Tangy Raspberry Cheese Brownies
The tart, tangy flavor of fresh raspberries make these delicious cream cheese brownies a truly special treat. Cake-like around the edges, fudge-like in the middle and swirled with lightly sweetened, creamy cheese they’re a fabulous combination of textures and flavors.
Tangy Raspberry Cheese Brownies
Yield:
about 24 brownies
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Delicious fudge-like brownies swirled with lightly sweetened cream cheese and topped with tangy, fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate
- 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
- 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 5 eggs
- 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Break the chocolate into small chunks and combine with the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until the butter is completely melted. Stir until the chocolate has melted into the butter completely. Add the brown sugar and continue stirring until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat 4 of the eggs with 1-1/2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and combine well. Add the chocolate mixture and continue mixing until smooth. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Combine the cream cheese, remaining 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the granulated sugar. Using a wire whisk, combine until smooth and creamy. Drop large spoonfuls evenly over the brownie batter and swirl in with a knife.
- Distribute the fresh raspberries over the top and press them into the batter gently with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting. Store in the refrigerator and set out a room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a little bit of a flavor twist, try substituting fresh goat cheese for 3 ounces of the cream cheese. You can also use quartered fresh strawberries or halved pitted cherries in place of the raspberries if desired.
One Comment on “Tangy Raspberry Cheese Brownies”
The raspberries in these brownies look just divinely yummy! I just made & posted about cherry-topped brownie bites … Who doesn’t love a brownie, right?