Valentine's Cheesecake Brownie Hearts

Four Valentine’s Day Cheesecake Brownies

Valentine's Cheesecake Brownie Hearts

These decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Hearts make a cute and tasty Valentine's Day treat! Decorate them with sweet messages to look like conversation hearts!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Kids

Keyword brownies, Cheesecake Brownies, Valentine's Day, Valentine’s Day Cheesecake Brownies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 276kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $12

Equipment

Mixing bowls
8-inch square pan
Heart shaped cookie cutter
Piping bag

Ingredients

For the Brownie layer

1/2 cup butter melted
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
2 TB brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp vinegar
3/4 cup all purpose flour
red food coloring
pinch salt

For Cheesecake layer

1 cup cream cheese
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 TB raspberry jam optional

Toppings

white chocolate melted
red candy melts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Mix together the melted butter and sugars.
Add eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla, vinegar, flour, a pinch of salt, and red food coloring. Whisk until smooth and pour into prepared pan.
In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, and eggs.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of brownie batter and swirl. If adding fruit jam, swirl in now too.
Bake for 30-35 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool, then cut into hearts.
Top each brownie heart with melted white chocolate, like frosting, and allow to set.
Use melted red candy melts to draw messages on top of the brownies. Allow to harden.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

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