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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies: Your Next Indulgent Obsession

Indulge in these Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies, a delicious blend of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake that is sure to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring or natural alternatives like beet juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for cream cheese swirl
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until glossy.
  3. Add eggs, whisking vigorously, then stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  4. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the mixture, stirring gently until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese swirl by mixing softened cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the baked brownie base and swirl gently.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan, then lift out using parchment overhang and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, allow brownies to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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