Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Process
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Set aside the smooth raspberry sauce to cool.
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and ⅓ cup sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, then continue beating until the mixture is well combined and silky.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sifted Dutch-process cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, mix the coconut oil, 1 ½ cups sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture and mix until just blended, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender brownies.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper and spread the brownie batter evenly across the bottom. Pour the cheesecake mixture on top. Spoon the raspberry sauce over the cheesecake layer and use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the raspberry sauce into the cheesecake for a marbled effect.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the layered brownies for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and firm up the cheesecake and raspberry layers.
- Once chilled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the brownies into 9 heart shapes. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
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Notes
For a twist, try using strawberries or blueberries instead of raspberries, or replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter dessert.
