Description
Rich chocolate brownies layered with creamy cheesecake and vibrant raspberry swirls, creating a decadent dessert with a perfect balance of fudgy texture and fruity brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until glossy and combined.
- In another bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread most of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl mix the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Spoon small dollops of the cream cheese mixture and raspberry jam over the brownie batter. Scatter the fresh raspberries across the top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese and raspberry jam into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Serve and enjoy the rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and bright raspberry layers.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother swirl.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Chill the brownies before slicing for clean, neat squares.
- Frozen raspberries can be used if thawed and drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: raspberry cheesecake brownies, chocolate brownies with cheesecake swirl, raspberry brownie dessert, fudgy brownie cheesecake bars