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Easy Heart Shaped Brownies Recipe

Heart Shaped Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and raspberry sauce, then cut into adorable heart shapes. This romantic dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and special celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 heart brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Simmer raspberries, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan until thickened, then strain and cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add egg and vanilla.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  4. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Mix oil, sugar, and vanilla, then add eggs one at a time.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Dollop cheesecake mixture over batter and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
  9. Swirl gently with a knife.
  10. Bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
  11. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
  12. Cut brownies using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

Notes

Chill brownies fully before cutting for clean heart shapes. Wipe the cookie cutter between cuts for best results.