Description
Valentine Brownies are a delectable way to express love through dessert. These rich, fudgy brownies are infused with a vibrant red hue and swirled with a creamy cream cheese mixture, creating an irresistible combination of flavors. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion, these brownies can be topped with colorful Valentine M&M’s for a festive touch. Whether you’re sharing them with someone special or enjoying them solo, these delightful treats are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter – diced
- 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips or squares
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. liquid red food coloring
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 8 oz. cream cheese – room temperature
- 4 tbsp butter – room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar
- Valentine M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix the melted chocolate with sugar, then add eggs one by one, followed by vanilla, salt, food coloring, flour, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with butter and confectioners sugar until creamy.
- Layer half the brownie batter in the pan, spread half the cream cheese mixture over it, top with remaining brownie batter and dollops of cream cheese; swirl gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Sprinkle Valentine M&M’s on top while warm and allow cooling before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg