Imagine sinking your teeth into a rich, fudgy brownie that perfectly balances the intense chocolate flavor with tangy raspberries and a luxurious salted caramel swirl. These aren't just ordinary brownies - they're a gourmet dessert experience that will transform your baking game and leave your guests absolutely speechless. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a dessert enthusiast, or someone looking to impress with a show-stopping treat, these Raspberry Salted Caramel Brownies are about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter completely. Add granulated sugar and whisk until well combined and slightly smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Gently press fresh raspberries into the surface of the batter, distributing them evenly across the top.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce in a zigzag pattern over the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
- Use the parchment paper edges to lift the brownies out of the pan, then cut into 16 equal squares.
- Optional: Drizzle additional salted caramel sauce and sprinkle some fresh raspberries on top before serving.
Tips
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter incorporation
- Don't overmix the batter - this keeps brownies fudgy and tender
- For extra intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder
- Make sure to line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat squares
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
- For extra decadence, slightly warm the brownies before serving and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the best flavor and visual appeal
- If caramel sauce is too thick, warm it slightly before drizzling
- For a more intense caramel flavor, consider making your own salted caramel sauce from scratch
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 95mg
