Description
Delightful combination of rich chocolate brownies and creamy cheesecake combined with tart raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen raspberries, thawed, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup (4 oz) salted butter, melted
- ½ cup (5 oz) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (2 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (3.8 oz) vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (8 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (3.6 oz) cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (5.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (16 oz) cream cheese
- ½ cup (3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Raspberries: Start by thawing the frozen raspberries. Once they are thawed, mix them gently with the reserved juice.
- Cook the Raspberry Filling: Take a saucepan and add the raspberries, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Heat this mixture over medium heat while stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth. Sift in cocoa powder, salt, and flour, mixing until just combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Layer the Ingredients: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spread cheesecake filling over it, then layer cooled raspberry mixture, followed by remaining brownie batter.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until edges look firm and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan, then lift out and cut into squares.
Notes
Serve brownies warm or chilled. Garnish with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, brownies, raspberry, dessert, easy recipe