Description
These Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are rich, fudgy, and beautifully layered with a creamy cheesecake swirl and vibrant raspberry flavor. The deep chocolate brownie base pairs perfectly with the tangy cheesecake and fruity raspberry jam, creating a bakery-style dessert that’s indulgent yet balanced. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime you want a show-stopping homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Raspberry Swirl
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt.
- Spread brownie batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie batter.
- Add small dollops of raspberry jam and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until center is just set.
- Cool completely, then chill before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Chill brownies before slicing for sharp, bakery-style layers.
- Do not over-swirl or layers will blend too much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies, Cheesecake Brownies, Raspberry Brownies, Chocolate Cheesecake Bars