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Irresistible Heart-Shaped Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

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These heart-shaped strawberry cheesecake brownies combine a rich swirl of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry puree atop a fudgy chocolate brownie base, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth and glossy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until creamy. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Blend fresh strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth. Adjust sweetness as needed.
  6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon dollops of cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer. Drizzle half of the strawberry puree over the cheesecake layer. Pour remaining brownie batter on top.
  7. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cheesecake and strawberry puree through the brownie batter, creating distinct ribbons.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Test doneness with a toothpick in the brownie part; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
  10. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter or slice into squares or rectangles.

Notes

Do not overmix the brownie batter to avoid cakey texture. Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth blending. Swirl cheesecake and strawberry puree gently to keep distinct patterns. Cool completely before cutting for clean shapes. If cream cheese is not softened, microwave for 10 seconds before mixing. Avoid opening oven door during first 25 minutes of baking to prevent sinking.

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