Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of rich, fudgy red velvet brownies and creamy, tangy cheesecake in these irresistible Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies! With their stunning red color and delicious flavor, they’re the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Red Velvet Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies later. - Make the Red Velvet Brownie Base:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well incorporated. - Make the Cheesecake Swirl:
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fully combined. - Assemble the Brownies:
Pour the red velvet brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture on top of the brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cheesecake mixture into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect. - Bake the Brownies:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay). The cheesecake swirl should be slightly golden and set. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For an extra touch, top with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce before serving.
- If you don’t want the brownies to be too sweet, reduce the sugar in the cheesecake mixture by 2 tablespoons.
- You can prepare these brownies ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (out of 16)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg