Description
These decadent heart-shaped brownies topped with a silky, tangy raspberry buttercream are the perfect treat for a romantic occasion like Valentine’s Day. Rich and fudgy with the bright sweetness of fresh raspberries, these brownies will steal anyone’s heart!
Ingredients
Scale
For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate (around 60% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the raspberry buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries (mashed and strained to remove seeds)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a heart-shaped baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate over low heat. Stir until smooth, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine sugar and eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the sugar and eggs mixture, stirring to combine.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared heart-shaped pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before removing them.
- Prepare the raspberry buttercream: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well between each addition. Mix in the fresh raspberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble: Once the brownies are completely cooled, cut them into heart shapes using a heart-shaped cutter. Frost with the raspberry buttercream.
- Serve: Garnish with extra fresh raspberries or a light dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, add more raspberry puree to the buttercream, but be mindful of the consistency.
- You can substitute the fresh raspberries with raspberry jam for a quicker filling, but fresh raspberries give it a more natural taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Valentine’s Day, Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American