Fudgy raspberry brownies that are irresistibly chewy with bursts of raspberry in every bite. Guaranteed to become your new favorite brownie.
It's been a while since I've had a batch of these raspberry brownies and I needed to have some in my life asap. While I was at it, I decided I may as well revamp the recipe I had on the site so you can see better pictures and the slight improvements I made to the recipe.
In the past I've made the recipe using broken pieces of frozen raspberries inside the brownies. This time, I wanted to test the recipe using fresh raspberries. The verdict? They are both amazing, but I recommend still cutting up the fresh raspberries into smaller pieces so that the fresh raspberries don't sink to the bottom and make it hard to pick up your brownie slices.
I also tested a theory with how to mix your brownies in the past, I only just mixed the brownie batter so the flour was mixed in. This time, I gave it a more vigorous mix. This is to activate the gluten and is supposed to give the raspberry brownies more chew. I absolutely love this method and it works amazingly well. I will definitely be adding this note to my chewy brownies recipe.
These raspberry brownies would make the perfect Valentines' Day dessert for anyone who loves berries and chocolate (and who doesn't love that combination?). Top it with a heaping scoop of ice cream for an even more amazing treat. With extra chocolate sauce and raspberries on top of course! If you really want to get decadent, you can cut them in squares to make a parfait or to blend into a milkshake. You really can't go wrong!
Fudgy Raspberry Brownies
Fudgy, chewy raspberry brownies with a deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (I used Dutch processed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 10 oz bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chocolate extract (optional)
- ⅓ cup, plus 2 tablespoons lightly crushed frozen raspberries (or heaping ½ cup chopped fresh raspberries)
- ⅔ pint fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, with some overhang to act as a sling.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- In a double boiler, add the butter and chocolate together. Heat until both are melted, mixing well. Stir in the sugar and beat well. Beat the eggs in vigorously, one at a time. Whisk in the extracts, then add the flour mixture and mix well for about a minute. Fold in the frozen raspberries.
- Pour into the baking pan and top with the fresh raspberries.
- Bake for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly. Due to the fudginess of the brownies, the toothpick test may not work. Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Originally Posted 6/18/2015, Updated 1/28/2018
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Love the name Marcedes, so cool! Wishing her a happy birthday 🙂 These brownies look amazing, especially with fresh raspberries 😀
Amanda says
I must tell her that you like her name. She isn't too fond of it!
Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says
Happy Birthday to your sister! These brownies look like the perfect birthday gift! I love that you did a chocolate raspberry combo with these brownies; I know MY sister would love those too! Also this wine is so fun; I usually drink cabs so does that mean I'm a mischief maker?? 😉 XO
Amanda says
If we are going by the type of wine we like the most, I would be the Mischief Maker as well, but Merlot is my favorite and they don't have one yet.... which is why I guess I'm the older sister haha!!
Susan says
Love the name of these wines! They are adorable and make a perfect gift! I think this is an excellent way to celebrate your sister. Who wouldn't want these delicious brownies and some wine on their birthday?
Amanda says
You know what? I was always a little afraid to buy this wine because I wasn't a middle sister, but the pinot noir is just too good. Plus with the new packaging, I do agree they make excellent gifts!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look heavenly and I love the raspberries studding the brownies 🙂 Pinning!
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says
This look absolutely sinful. Love them! And love the wine pairing!
Veronica @ Big Blue House says
What fun wines! And the brownies look delish. I love that tart raspberry flavour mixed with ooey gooey chocolate. 😀
Amanda says
I love raspberries and chocolate together. The raspberries also help make the brownies a little more gooey which is just <3
Maria says
Mmm these look delicious! I think I can swap out the flour for gluten-free flour. Love the name of the wines!
Amanda says
Yes, it's super simple to replace the flour with gluten-free flour. Usually, you can replace the flour 1 to 1. I hope you like it!
Marlynn @UrbanBlissLife says
I'd have to go with Rebel Red 🙂 These brownies look AMAZING! Pinning and can't wait to try the recipe!
Barbara @Spirited Cook says
I love raspberries and chocolate! My husband would love these and I think I'll whip up a batch for Father's Day. Happy Birthday to your middle sister!
Manila Spoon says
These fudgy brownies are calling my name! Totally luscious!
Kaitie @ Fuchsia Freezer says
these look amazing, and i'm with you sister- i love raspberries. I also love that you can actually SEE them in the brownie... plus wine and dessert? I call the the perfect supper 🙂 Happy Birthday!
Amanda says
I think you and my sister would definitely get along! The raspberry top was her favorite too
Amy @ Accidental Happy Baker says
Oooh girl you are speaking my love languages. Chocolate, raspberries, brownies, wine. Sounds like a perfect Friday night to me. Pinning!
Amanda says
Yes, definitely perfect for Friday ..and Saturday.... and after a really long Wednesday, too!. Really, you can't go wrong!
Brandy M. says
Oh these look heavenly! Two pieces wouldn't have worked out for me though...that just means you have to make them again right?
Amanda says
Yeah.... I definitely ended up making more. I actually made them half raspberry and half blueberry... they were de-licious!
Stacey Werner says
I could just dive right through my computer screen and eat these! They look absolutely fabulous!
Sa says
I'm going to have to try Middle Sister wine and these delicious looking brownies! Holy yum do these look scrumptious!
Christine says
Aww, I love the name of the wine. I might be the sweet and sassy one too...or maybe the "wild one," although "wild" in my family doesn't mean shaving her head or anything like that;p Your pictures of these brownies are gorgeous! Hope you had fun celebrating your sister's birthday!
Amanda says
Shaving heads is so over rated anyway! haha
Dogvills says
That looks so delicious. I wish your sister a Happy Birthday.
Elizabeth O. says
That looks sinfully delicious! Happy Birthday to her.
Anne says
Happy birthday to your sister!!! I'm too young to drink wine so I don't know what they actually taste like... :/
However, these brownies must taste absolutely amazing!!! I have no doubt about it, I mean there's that crunchy, crackily top, fudgy inside and there's FRUIT!!! 😀
Amanda says
You know what, I didn't even like wine until I was about 25 anyway, so you aren't missing out just yet. I definitely think its something you begin to like over time. But wine or no wine, these brownies are delicious. Plus the raspberries means its practically a health food 😉
[email protected] says
I love Middle Sister wines! I always drink them when I get together with my sisters too (there are 3 of us). Next time I should bring brownies too!
CatK says
WOW! Those look SOOOO amazing, I love fruit in my dessert.
Joanne Bruno says
Middle Sister Wines for your middle sister?! Now that's all kinds of best and too cute. Also, these brownies. WOWOWOWOW. I want to faceplant into them.
Shilpa says
The raspberries look fresh! Did you add them on top after or before baking?
Amanda says
For the photos, I added them after, but you should add them before