Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Heart Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Swirl & Cheesecake layer fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy cheesecake ribboned with tart raspberry sauce baked into perfect romantic hearts.

This Valentine’s Day showstopper serves 12 in 60 minutes ideal celebrations or sweet surprises.

Why This Recipe Works

Fudgy brownie base supports cheesecake weight without sogginess. Raspberry sauce strained seeds creates smooth vibrant swirls. Room temperature cheesecake ingredients blend lump-free. Heart pan bakes evenly maintaining shape. Chilling firms clean slicing revealing perfect layers.

Ingredients & Prep

Brownies: ½ cup butter melted, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup flour, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp vanilla. Cheesecake: 8 oz cream cheese softened, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 egg, ½ tsp vanilla. Raspberry Swirl: 1 cup raspberries, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp water.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 325°F. Grease heart-shaped pan or 8×8 square. Whisk brownie ingredients smooth spread bottom. Beat cream cheese sugar fluffy. Add egg vanilla smooth. Cook raspberries sugar cornstarch water saucepan until thickened strain seeds. Dollop cheesecake over brownies spoonfuls raspberry sauce. Swirl knife create hearts. Bake 35-40 minutes center set edges golden. Cool room temp chill 4 hours minimum slice hearts.

Heart Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Swirl & Cheesecake Recipe

Flavor Variations

Variation Key	Add/Swap	Resulting Twist
White Chocolate	Cocoa white chips	Blonde raspberry
Strawberry Swirl	Raspberries strawberries	Pinker sweeter
Oreo Crust	Brownie base Oreo crumbs	Cookies cream
Dark Chocolate Ganache	None drizzle ganache	Elegant finish

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 5 days. Freeze individual hearts 2 months. Thaw refrigerator overnight.

FAQs

Cheesecake cracks? Water bath or don’t overbake. Swirls muddy? Use toothpick precise swirls chilled batter. Brownies dry? Underbake slightly fudgy center.

Conclusion

Heart Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Swirl & Cheesecake fuse chocolate cheesecake berry bliss into romantic perfection fudgy creamy swirled love.

Heart Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Swirl & Cheesecake Recipe

Print Recipe

Heart Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Swirl & Cheesecake deliver fudgy chocolate hearts cradling creamy cheesecake ripples and vibrant raspberry ribbons. Rich brownie edges contrast silky centers while pink swirls create romantic perfection. Ultimate Valentine’s Day Pinterest thumbnail domination and decadent love bite.

Author: ssam
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 3 hours (+ chill)
Yield: 12–16 heart brownies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Fudgy Brownie Base:
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temp)
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg (room temp)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Raspberry Swirl:
6 oz fresh raspberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water (slurry)
Equipment:
Heart-shaped cookie cutter (3-inch)

Instructions

1. Raspberry sauce: Simmer raspberries + sugar 5 mins until juicy. Add cornstarch slurry, thicken 1 min. Strain seeds. Cool completely.
2. Brownie batter: Whisk melted butter + sugar. Add eggs + vanilla. Sift cocoa + flour + salt. Fold + chocolate chips.
3. Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese + sugar smooth. Add egg + vanilla until silky.
4. Preheat 350°F. Line 8×8 pan parchment overhang.
5. Pour brownie batter. Dollop cheesecake quarters. Spoon raspberry ribbons.
6. Swirl gently toothpick (circular + zigzag patterns).
7. Bake 30-35 mins until cheesecake set, brownie edges firm.
8. Cool pan completely. Chill 2 hours minimum.
9. Lift parchment, heart cookie cutter 12-16 hearts.

Notes

Room temp cream cheese = smooth no lumps.
Strain raspberries = elegant seedless swirls.
Heart cutter while chilled = perfect clean edges.
Skewer swirl patterns = Instagram-worthy marbling.
Make ahead: Freeze whole pan 1 month.
Storage: Airtight fridge 5 days.
Valentine’s upgrade: Pink sanding sugar rim + white chocolate drizzle.
Serving: Room temp = maximum brownie chew.
Scale up: 9×13 pan yields 24 mini hearts.
Gift box: Parchment lined tins = Pinterest perfection.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 heart brownie
Calories: 285
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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