Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies are a rich and decadent dessert that are perfect for both a fancy occasion and an every day sweet treat.
Brownies are truly the perfect dessert. Once you make these, be sure to check out our decadent Cherry Cheesecake Brownies and fudgy Cosmic Brownies for even more chocolatey goodness.
Sabrina’s Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies Recipe
These brownies are simple, kid-friendly, and amazing served with a scoop of ice cream. This recipe takes classic brownies and adds melty dark chocolate chunks and tart raspberries to the already delicious treat. They are the perfect combination of melty chocolate and gooey chocolate brownies for the ultimate deep chocolate flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter , melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 1 cup raspberries , halved (about 6 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8×8 baking dish with baking spray.
- In a large bowl add the melted butter and sugar. Whisk well for a minute or so until sugar is dissolved and the butter mixture has cooled.
- Add in the vanilla and eggs and whisk until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cocoa, and salt and add to the wet mixture.
- Whisk until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chunks.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and top with raspberries.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, don't overbake.
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Note from Sabrina
For the fudgiest brownies, avoid overmixing the batter once the dry ingredients are added, and bake just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs—not wet batter. Gently press the raspberries into the top instead of stirring them in to keep them from breaking apart and releasing too much moisture into the batter. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing so the chocolate sets and you get clean, bakery-style squares.
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About this Recipe
These fudgy brownies are sure to become a new favorite treat. The fabulous brownie recipe is made with classic ingredients like vanilla essence, cocoa powder, sugar, and butter to make easy brownies brimming with chocolate flavor. Then for a more strong chocolate flavor, dark chocolate chunks are mixed into the brownie batter.
Serving Ideas
Along with the extra chocolate, these delicious treats are topped off with raspberries. Chocolate Brownies with fresh raspberries on top make the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day. Serve them up with other favorite holiday baked goods like Red Velvet Cupcakes, Strawberry Cake Balls, and Chocolate Covered Strawberries for the perfect Valentine’s spread!
Toppings
Melted Chocolate Topping:
- Combine 2 tablespoons butter and 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir together as the butter and chocolate melt.
- You can also melt them together in a heatproof bowl in the microwave.
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix it in.
- You can add little amounts of boiling water to the melted chocolate mixture to make it thinner and get the consistency you want.
- Pour over the Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies and let cool.
Raspberry Sauce:
- To make the raspberry sauce combine 1 ½ pounds fresh raspberries, ¼ cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir as the raspberries break down and the sugar dissolves.
- Cook for 3 to 7 minutes until heated through.
- Let the raspberry sauce chill before serving.
How to Store
- Serve: These brownies can keep well at room temperature for 3-4 days. Let the brownies cool, then cover them in plastic wrap or tin foil to store in the pantry.
- Store: Once the Raspberry Brownies are cool, you can also move them from room temperature to the fridge. Kept in an airtight container, they’ll stay good for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: To keep the brownies for up to 6 months put them in a freezer bag or another airtight container and store them in the freezer.
Variations
- Flour: Instead of using all-purpose flour in the recipe, you can use a variety of flour blends. One option is wheat flour, and that can be white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour. In place of wheat flour, try gluten-free flours like rice flour, brown rice flour, almond flour, and coconut flour.
- Oil: For healthier baking, you can replace the melted butter with coconut oil, corn oil, or sunflower oil.
- Flavors: For some different flavors, try mixing in almond extract, orange zest, or lemon juice. You can even use almond extract in place of the vanilla in the Brownie Recipe.
- Chocolate Chips: To make Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies even more rich and chocolatey, try mixing in some extra chocolate chips. You can use white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate. You can also do white chocolate along with more regular chocolate for a nice mixture.
- Sweeteners: Instead of granulated sugar, try using brown sugar, or coconut sugar. You could also use maple syrup or honey as replacements for granulated sugar, but they’ll change the flavor profile more.
- Fruit: The recipe calls for fresh raspberries, but you can use frozen raspberries. Let the frozen raspberries thaw before adding them to the brownies. You can also add other berries like strawberries, cherries, or blueberries.
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I made this for my co workers a couple of years ago and they kept asking me if they were a box brownie! They are so good!