Description
These Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies are a decadent treat with a velvety red velvet brownie base and a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for any celebration or as an indulgent snack, these brownies are sure to impress! #redvelvetbrownies #creamcheesebrownies #redvelvet #dessertrecipes #brownieheaven #bakinglove
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 egg (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- For the brownie base: In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated. Stir in the buttermilk, red food coloring, and baking soda, and mix until the batter is smooth and vibrant red.
- For the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the red velvet brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a little cream cheese may cling). Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, you can top with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If you prefer a stronger red velvet flavor, you can increase the amount of food coloring or add a teaspoon of vinegar to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg