Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies. Combining rich chocolatey brownie layers swirled with creamy cheesecake, they deliver a heavenly treat perfect for any occasion. Their striking red hue makes them a show-stopping addition to your dessert table, and they’re surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself on a weeknight, these brownies are guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp gel food coloring
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- For the cheesecake swirl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan; spread the cheesecake mixture over it, then top with remaining brownie batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until set but fudgy. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts to the brownie layer for added texture. Substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for a unique flavor twist. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to obtain a smooth consistency.
