Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

A fudgy brownie base with creamy cheesecake and raspberry swirl. Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are a lovely dessert for any occasion!

INGREDIENTS 

SERVINGS: 16 CHEESECAKE BROWNIES FOR THE BROWNIE BASE: – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled – 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar – 2 large eggs room temperature – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1/2 cup (65 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) – 1/2 cup (40 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder – 1/4 teaspoon salt FOR THE RASPBERRY SWIRL: – 1/2 cup (65 grams) fresh raspberrie – 1 tablespoon (8 grams) granulated sugar FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING: – 12 ounces brick-style cream cheese softened to room temperature – 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream, room temperature – 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar – 1 large egg room temperature – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

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Mix melted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Whisk eggs and vanilla until combined. Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt and mix just until combined.

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Smooth the brownie batter into an even layer in the pan. To just set the brownie top, bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes. Set aside after baking. Keep oven at 350°F.

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While brownie bakes, make raspberry swirl. Blend raspberries and sugar in a small processor. Remove all seeds with a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl and set aside.

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Baking brownie base and cheesecake filling. Mix cream cheese in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large electric mixer bowl until smooth. Scrape bowl sides as you mix sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Slowly stir egg.

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Apply cheesecake to brownie.Small raspberry puree dots on cheesecake. Swirl raspberry mixture into cheesecake with a knife.

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Return cheesecake to oven for 25–30 minutes at 350°F to set. After cooling on a wire rack, tightly cover and refrigerate the bars for 2-3 hours. Slice, serve, enjoy!

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