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Heart Shaped Brownies with Raspberry Swirl & Cheesecake Recipe

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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.

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Keywords: heart shaped brownies, raspberry cheesecake brownies, valentine brownies, swirl brownies, romantic dessert

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