Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Delve into the decadent world of Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies, a delightful blend of fudgy red velvet and rich cheesecake.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 8 x 8 pan
- butter knife
Ingredients
For the red velvet brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
For the cream cheese swirl
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 pan on all sides with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk together until glossy.
- Add the eggs and whisk until it emulsifies and is slightly foamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and food coloring and stir to evenly distribute.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and mix until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading into an even layer.
- Combine all the cream cheese swirl ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Drop the cream cheese mixture in large dollops on top of the red velvet brownie batter. Use a butter knife to make big swirls.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing into 9 huge brownies or 16 smaller ones. Enjoy!
Notes
These brownies are ideal for special occasions or as a sweet treat for any chocolate lover.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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