Tired of the same old shortbread and predictable fudge for your holiday gatherings? It's time to upgrade your dessert table with a showstopper that will have everyone talking!

These Finch and Fennel Chipotle Raspberry Brownies are not your average bake. We've taken rich, dark chocolate and infused it with a warm, smoky chipotle heat, balanced perfectly by the bright tartness of fresh raspberries. They're decadent, surprisingly easy, and provide that perfect "wow" factor when your guests are expecting traditional flavors. Get ready to serve the most talked-about treat at your next holiday party!

INGREDIENTS

2 egg yolks

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cups water

1 pkg brownie mix (Duncan Heinz fudge brownie preferred)

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup F+F Chipotle Raspberry Sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking pan with parchment paper for the brownie batter. 

2. Begin preparing the brownie batter by combining egg yolks, vegetable oil and water. Mix well. 

3. Stir in brownie mix and mix together until no lumps remain. 

4. Pour batter into parchment-lined pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. 

5. While the brownies bake, soften your cream cheese. 

6. After 15 minutes, remove the brownies from the oven and spread the softened cream cheese on top. 

7. Later the F+F Chipotle Raspberry Sauce on top of the cream cheese, and with a knife gently swirl the raspberry sauce with the cream cheese, being careful not to disturb the brownie. 

8. Return the pan to the oven for another 20-25 minutes, depending on pan size, until the center is firm and a toothpick comes out clean.