Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies – Swirled, Fudgy, and Absolutely Irresistible
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies. A harmonious marriage of rich red velvet brownie and creamy cheesecake layers, these brownies are a true crowd-pleaser. Perfect for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a sweet treat that’s both fudgy and tangy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment or grease it well.
- Step 2: Make the Brownie Batter – Whisk melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in flour and salt. Reserve some batter, spread the rest in pan.
- Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Layer – Beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 4: Assemble & Swirl – Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie batter, dollop reserved batter on top, swirl gently.
- Step 5: Bake – Bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a cleaner cut, chill the brownies before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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