Description

These Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are a rich, fudgy dessert with creamy cheesecake swirls and bright raspberry flavor in every bite. They are perfect for dessert boards, holiday baking, sweet snack cravings, and easy recipe collections when you need fun food ideas, easy dessert ideas, and crowd-pleasing baking inspiration.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup raspberry preserves

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

2 tablespoons extra chocolate chips, optional

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until smooth.

4. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder just until combined.

5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

7. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until creamy.

8. Spread most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving a few spoonfuls for the top.

9. Dollop and gently spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter.

10. Spoon the reserved brownie batter over the cheesecake layer.

11. Add raspberry preserves and fresh raspberries over the top.

12. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the brownie, cheesecake, and raspberry layers together.

13. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if using.

14. Bake for 32 to 38 minutes until the center is mostly set and the edges are done.

15. Cool completely, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean squares.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest cheesecake swirl.

Do not over-swirl the top or the distinct raspberry and cheesecake pattern will disappear.

Chilling before slicing gives the cleanest edges and the best fudgy texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 285
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg