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Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Delightful dessert combining rich chocolate brownies and tangy raspberry cheesecake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 oz) bag frozen raspberries, thawed, divided
  • 3 T (0.9 oz) cornstarch
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • ½ C + 2 T (4.4 oz) granulated sugar
  • ½ C (4 oz) salted butter, melted
  • ½ C (5 oz) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ C (2 oz) granulated sugar
  • ½ C (3.8 oz) vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ C (8 oz) powdered sugar
  • 1 C (3.6 oz) cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 C + 2 T (5.5 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 2 C (16 oz) cream cheese
  • ½ C (3.5 oz) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Thaw the frozen raspberries by leaving them at room temperature or microwaving them gently.
  2. Reserve 3 tablespoons of raspberry juice for later.
  3. Strain half of the raspberries through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
  4. Mix the sieved raspberries with the remaining half and any juice.
  5. Combine reserved raspberry juice, lemon juice, cornstarch, and granulated sugar in a saucepan.
  6. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened.
  7. Simmer mixed raspberries in the saucepan for an additional minute and let cool.
  8. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  9. Add vegetable oil, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder; stir until smooth.
  10. Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and salt; mix well before adding flour.
  11. Gradually stir in all-purpose flour until just combined.
  12. Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth.
  13. Mix in sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
  14. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×10 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  15. Pour brownie batter into the lined pan and spread evenly.
  16. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
  17. Spoon cooled raspberry filling over the cream cheese layer.
  18. Swirl the mixtures gently to create a marbled effect.
  19. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are firm and center has a slight wobble.
  20. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serve warm or chilled with toppings like vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, raspberry, dessert, chocolate