ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
ADVERTISEMENT
A Decadent Fusion of Fudgy Chocolate and Creamy Cheesecake
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies combine the rich flavor of classic red velvet with a luscious swirl of sweet cheesecake. With their eye-catching color and moist, fudgy texture, these brownies are the ultimate indulgence — perfect for holidays, romantic dinners, or anytime you crave something extra special.
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer:
-
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
-
1 cup granulated sugar
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
-
1 tbsp cocoa powder
-
1 tbsp red food coloring
-
1 tsp white vinegar
-
2 large eggs
-
¾ cup all-purpose flour
-
¼ tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
-
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
-
¼ cup granulated sugar
-
1 large egg
-
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven & Pan:
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. Make the Red Velvet Batter:
-
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, food coloring, and vinegar.
-
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
-
Fold in flour and salt just until combined. Set aside about ¼ cup of the batter for swirling.
3. Make the Cheesecake Mixture:
-
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
-
Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
4. Assemble the Brownies:
-
Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
-
Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the batter.
-
Drop spoonfuls of the reserved red velvet batter on top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
5. Bake:
-
Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the center is just set.
-
Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Tips:
-
For clean cuts, chill brownies before slicing.
-
Add white chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra decadence!
For more details, visit the full recipe