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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

A rich and vibrant twist on traditional brownies, featuring velvety red layers intertwined with creamy cheesecake swirls, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Layer
  • 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick, melted)
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon White vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (1 package, softened)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or a light coat of non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Mix well until fully combined.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently to form a smooth batter. Reserve 1/4 cup of this batter for later.
Cheesecake Mixing
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  2. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the red velvet batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the layers together for a marbled effect.
  3. Add small dollops of the reserved red velvet batter on top and incorporate them into the swirl.
  4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set, and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients to aid in mixing. You can customize your brownies by adding chocolate chips or trying gluten-free flour for a different spin.