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Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies

Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies

Fudgy cocoa brownies swirled with tangy cream cheese and bright raspberry jam. Every bite is rich, creamy, and berry-kissed.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1.25 cup granulated sugar for brownie batter
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for cream cheese swirl
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for cream cheese swirl
  • 1 large egg yolk for cream cheese swirl
  • 0.5 cup seedless raspberry jam for swirling
  • 1 tsp lemon juice to loosen jam
  • 0.5 cup fresh raspberries optional garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
  • Melt butter and chopped chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in granulated and brown sugars until glossy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  • Sift flour, cocoa, and salt over the bowl. Fold just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and the yolk until smooth and creamy.
  • Warm raspberry jam with lemon juice until loosened and spoonable.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter in the pan. Dollop cream cheese and jam over the top.
  • Spoon remaining batter in mounds. Swirl everything together with a knife for a marbled pattern.
  • Bake 32–38 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely on a rack. Chill 30 minutes for the cleanest slices. Garnish with raspberries, if using.

Notes

Variation: Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips to the batter for a sweeter contrast, or swap in blackberry jam. Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days; freeze tightly wrapped for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.