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Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Decadent Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

This Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe combines rich brownie and creamy cheesecake layers with vibrant raspberry swirls for a deliciously indulgent dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Fruit Sauce
  • 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup refined coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Skewer or knife
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sifted Dutch-process cocoa powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. 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.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredient mixture and mix until just blended, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender brownies.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Once chilled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the brownies into 9 heart shapes. Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

For a twist, try using strawberries or blueberries instead of raspberries, or replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter dessert.

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