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Vampire Brownies

Vampire Brownies: Spooky Treats with Creamy Raspberry Twist

These Vampire Brownies are a hauntingly delicious treat, combining rich chocolate with a creamy raspberry sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-Process preferred
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour sifted
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
For the Raspberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Raspberry Sauce fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking pan (approximately 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat, then stir in granulated and brown sugar until creamy. Cool slightly, then whisk in eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  3. Sift in 1 cup of cocoa powder and 1 cup of flour, folding gently until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar, an egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
  5. For the sauce, cook 1 cup of raspberries with 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon juice over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, then strain if desired.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the pan, dollop the cream cheese and raspberry sauce over the top, and swirl with a skewer.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in the pan, lift out using parchment, then slice into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and allow the raspberry sauce to cool before use.

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