Description
These Decadent Raspberry Swirl Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a vibrant raspberry swirl for a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Easy to make and baked to perfection, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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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
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare the batter.
- Melt chocolate and butter: Combine the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl and gently melt them together until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Combine chocolate and eggs: Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring thoroughly to create a cohesive batter.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift and gently fold in the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder just until incorporated to keep the batter light.
- Create raspberry swirl: In a small bowl, mash the fresh or frozen raspberries with sugar and water until you reach a slightly liquid but chunky mixture for swirling.
- Layer batter and raspberry mixture: Grease a baking pan and spread half of the brownie batter evenly. Spoon dollops of the raspberry mixture over this layer and then cover with the remaining brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the raspberry mixture through the batter.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing into 4 portions. Serve as desired, enjoying the rich chocolate complemented by the tart raspberry swirls.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries for the best natural flavor, but frozen raspberries work well too—just thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid tough brownies.
- The swirl effect can be enhanced by using a toothpick or skewer to create artistic patterns.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
