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Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Brownies
A rich and decadent brownie filled with a raspberry swirl cheesecake filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 cups of sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries
Instructions:
Preparing the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Preparing the Brownies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Add the sugar to the melted chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
Assembling the Brownies:
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Dollop the cheesecake filling on top of the brownie batter.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake filling.
- Use a knife or spatula to create a swirly design with the cheesecake filling.
Baking the Brownies:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Note: This recipe combines elements of brownies, cheesecakes, and raspberry swirly desserts to create a unique treat.