Description
Decadent Raspberry Swirl Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies beautifully marbled with a sweet and tangy raspberry swirl. This dessert combines the deep flavor of semi-sweet chocolate with fresh raspberries to create an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Raspberry Swirl
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (additional)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownies evenly.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter together with the semi-sweet chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. This creates the rich chocolate base for the brownies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Then incorporate this mixture into the melted chocolate mixture, blending well.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into the chocolate batter. Mix just until combined to keep the brownies tender.
- Prepare Raspberry Swirl: Mash the fresh or frozen raspberries with the additional sugar and water until a pulpy swirl mixture forms, bringing out the fruity sweetness.
- Layer and Swirl: Grease a baking pan, then spread half of the brownie batter evenly into it. Spoon dollops of the raspberry mixture over the batter, then top with the remaining brownie batter. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the raspberry mixture into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the brownies are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 4 servings. Serve as desired, enjoying the rich chocolate and fruity burst.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid before mashing.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep brownies soft and fudgy.
- To enhance the raspberry flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the swirl mixture.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
