Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies! Cheesecake and brownies in ONE dessert? What could be better? This is the perfect dessert!
Hello!!! Well, here we are. . our first day of giveaways for this ENTIRE week of giveaways on Hip Foodie Mom! I had to start the week with TWO of my favorite things: chocolate and baking.
And this isn’t just ANY chocolate we’re talking about here. . this is Theo Chocolate. I’ve written about Theo Chocolate before; here, here and here (Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Mousse; you must check this out). I simply love this chocolate. It’s so delicious, smooth and silky . . . if you’ve never tried Theo, you must!! My favorite is their Sea Salt Dark but after trying their NEW holiday chocolate, the Gingerbread Spice might be pushing it’s way up to #1.
These holiday chocolate bars are sooooo good. And they are not even available yet! You get to see these chocolate bars first! And one lucky winner will win a holiday assortment of Theo Chocolate! (They will be in stores and online starting November 1st!)
I originally was going to bake some cookies with the chocolate so I could showcase the chocolate and the Silpat non-stick baking mat. Which is seriously the only non-stick baking mat to use when baking. And it’s not just for cookies! I use my Silpat when baking savory things too! Like these meatballs and these baked veggie wontons!
I love my Silpat.
But since this is DAY 1 of the week of giveaways. . I wanted to go big with the dessert. And cookies just wouldn’t do. So, grab the Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies recipe below AND ENTER THE GIVEAWAY. Good luck! and happy baking!
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies and two Sweet Giveaways!!
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie:
- 6.5 oz. chocolate roughly chopped (I used the Theo Gingerbread Spice)
- 1 stick + 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Cheesecake:
- 14 oz. cream cheese
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
For the raspberry cream topping:
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries plus extra to decorate
- 2 oz. good quality chocolate bar for the curls
- Special equipment: a vegetable peeler
Instructions
For the brownie:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (do not let the base of the bowl touch the water). Leave until melted and smooth.
- Place the butter and sugar in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well and scraping any unmixed ingredients from the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition.
- Gradually beat in the flour, mixing well after each addition, then turn the mixer up to high speed and beat for a little longer until you get a smooth mixture. Slowly pour in the melted chocolate and mix thoroughly. Pour into the prepared baking pan (non-stick baking spray) and smooth over with a knife.
For the cheesecake:
- Place the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on slow speed until smooth and thick. Add one egg at a time, while still mixing. Scrape any unmixed ingredients from the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. The mixture should be very smooth and creamy.
- The mixer can be turned up to a higher speed at the end to make the mix a little lighter and fluffier, but be careful not to over mix, otherwise the cheese will split. Spoon on top of the brownie mixture and smooth over with a palette knife.
- Bake in the oven for 30–40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is firm to the touch and light golden around the edges. Leave to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
For the cream topping:
- Place the whipping cream, sugar and raspberries in an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat until firm but not stiff. Spread the topping evenly over the cooled brownie cheesecake and decorate with more raspberries.
- If adding the chocolate curls: microwave your chocolate for 10-15 seconds and simply use your vegetable peeler to shave and create chocolate curls. You can do this right over the cheesecake brownies! Enjoy!
Recipe from The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook. Recipe published online here.
THE GIVEAWAY. . One person will win BOTH!
(My apologies: Open to residents within the United States only.)
Be sure to check back every day this week to enter the giveaways! woot woot!! And in case you missed this one from last week, you have 2 more days to enter!
Disclosure: I was provided the holiday Theo Chocolate bars featured above for recipe development. Both giveaways are generously sponsored by Theo Chocolate and Silpat.
Elizabeth G. says
I like to bake banana almond cookies!
Elizabeth G. says
I love to bake granola!
Robin says
It changes by season, but right now I’m loving homemade carrot cake.
We got to do a tour of Theo’s chocolate factory when we visited Seattle last year — such a fun experience! Love their product and their mission.
Yashica says
I love to bake brownies
Maggie says
I love baking shortbread cookies because it reminds me of my nana’s baking
Angel says
Pies and Cookies
scott says
I like baking and eating cupcakes
Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says
Honestly brownies are my all time favorite thing to bake!
Jessica says
Your Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie recipe sounds amazing! I love making cheesecake brownies, but raspberry would be a great addition!
Mary O. says
Brownies, all the way!
julie says
Cookies are my favorite!
Jenna T says
Sunflower cookies is my favorite thing to bake.
Andreea says
I love baking cakes!
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
My favorite thing to bake is probably (my mom’s recipe for) blueberry muffins. They’re one of the few recipes that I am willing to do all the work for *before* eating anything else in the morning or having coffee!
Jeannie says
Can’t wait to try this. Sounds yummy.
heta s says
I love to bake cakes.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
Sigh, I’m swooning with happiness right now, Alice, because your cheescake brownies are gorgeous and so tantalizing. I wish I could’ve had a giant slice of this for breakfast. It sure would’ve made the start of the week that much sweeter. Theo chocolates are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing yours. I’ll be sure to stock up the next time I’m in Seattle.
hipfoodiemom says
Thanks Nancy!! 🙂 yes, buy more Theo! 🙂
Jennifer Essad says
I love my silpat – any cookie I can bake and share w/family friends and co workers is – but a soft sugar cookie is my downfall
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
These brownies look decadent! I wish you much luck with the move and everything. I hope all goes well.
BTW…I love to bake casseroles! Also, anything by Christina Tosi!
hipfoodiemom says
Thank you so much, Amy!! 🙂 and yes, Christina Tosi rocks!
Meagan says
Chipotle chocolate cookies!
Val Marrsv says
Anything chocolate is great but add raspberries and you’re over the top. Can’t wait to make this!
Linda says
cookies!
Jenny says
banana nut bread & zucchini bread
Alana says
WOW! That looks absolutely insanely delicious
Candice says
My favorite thing to bake is the Sock-it-to-me bundt cake.
Felice/All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
I love to bake scones – both the American and Australian variety. Your brownies look fantastic – great photos.
Cindy B. says
Cookies are my favorite thing to bake.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Pumpkin Bread!
karen says
I love baking fresh fruit pies in the summer
Kate says
I love to bake bread!
Hassanah says
I absolutely LOVE to bake Samosas! My grandma’s recipe is my all time favorite, and it’s one of those recipes that just tastes better and better every time you make it!
Andrea says
I’m a cupcake baker!! They make me happy
sandy says
DESSERTS!! Yummo!!
Kate | Food Babbles says
My favorite thing to back are definitely pies and tarts! Thanks for this great giveaway. Need to check out that chocolate. Yum!
Dina says
it looks yummy!
Bee says
Love Theo! Keeping my fingers crossed for this one. Thanks, Alice!
Donna F. says
Cupcakes!
Mary says
Pie! savory or sweet because it ALWAYS produces such a great reaction!
mary x
Adele says
I love to bake gingerbread cookies.
June g. says
I love making cakes and quick breads:) and pies and cookies;)
Nita says
Looks delicious!
Shawna says
I love baking all kinds of cookies!
Heather says
My favorite thing to bake is a chocolate sheet cake!
Brandi says
Those are incredibly beautiful Alice!! I’m dying over the pink icing. I’m seriously a pink fanatic, lol!! And sea salt chocolate is my favorite too…that and espresso chocolate combo…yum.
Kimberly says
I like baking (okay, actually I enjoy eating it more!) pull-apart bread with raisins, cranberries and cinnamon!
Becky says
My favorite thing to bake is a copycat recipe of Doubletree Hotel’s cookies!
Sarah says
My favorite thing to bake is cookies. All sorts! My husband jokes that I can just be sitting on the couch at 10pm and crave cookies, then 20 minutes later, freshly baked cookies come out of the oven. haha.
Ally says
Nearly every thing I bake becomes my favorite thing to bake for a short time. Recently, I’ve been doing pumpkin things but there’s a Mexican chocolate cookie recipe that I love, love, love to make!
Jacki says
My favorite thing to bake is quiche, or any savory baked egg dishes like eggs with goat cheese and tomatoes.
Karrie says
I never thought of using my silpat for savories. Thanks for the great idea. And I can’ t wait to make this recipe!
Amy L says
My favorite thing to bake is brownies. They’re also my favorite thing to eat 🙂
Liz Blunt says
I love to bake Rocky Road Brownies – and my friends love to eat them!
Shannon C says
I love Theo!! seattle born and raised, been to the factory tour twice! so good. I love making pretzels, but I rarely have time these days.
Kathleen says
I haven’t really baked much… but I’ve enjoyed making granola!
Kellie Rose Wilson says
I love baking brownies!
Paige says
I love to bake cake!!
Kit says
I love the basics – chocolate chip cookies! But this looks amazing!
Ashleigh says
I love cookies! I haven’t tried a Silpat yet and I would love one!!
Sara Staffeldt says
Banana Crumb Muffins! YUM! 🙂
Kathleen says
I love baking cookies. I’ve been seeing those non-stick baking mats all over lately and I’m curious to try it out!
Cristi Comes says
pumpkin pie!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
Classic chocolate chip cookies, all the way!
Blessie Nelson says
I love baking perfect little cheese quiches!
Lucy says
Probably cookies with a healthy twist. Or muffins.
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I just tried Theo chocolate for the first time last week and I fell in love! It would be so great to sample these new flavors! Well, you know me, I bake all sorts of things but I guess making cookies is my favorite. Everybody loves cookies and they’re usually quick and simple. I wish I made them more often!
candace says
currently, i adore baking pies!!
Jeane Campbell says
I love to make cookies with the grandkids. It is so much fun and makes such great memories ♥
Debra Lee says
I love baking brownies!
Margot C says
I like baking layer cakes
Adriane says
Love to bake bread puddings!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
My schedule is so upside down that I literally go to my fb page and check that I’m not missing your bday! Chocolate and raspberries, forever a great combo!
Joo says
I love to eat these things
Rachel says
My mom used to make amazing raspberry brownie bars. I have a kid with a berry allergy, so we haven’t had that in a while.
I like to bake everything. Lots of cake, bread, cookies, etc.
Lauren H says
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my favorite things to bake, especially on silpats!
Carmen says
I love making bars and bread
Cindy A. says
My current favorite thing to bake is pumpkin bread.
Dina | The Everyday Contessa says
Oatmeal chocolate cookies!
crystal evans says
I need a new silpat. I’ve had mine forever and it’s starting to get stinky!
Trish says
I love baking home made bread!