Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake with these Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies. Perfect for any occasion, these luscious treats feature a fudgy red velvet brownie base swirled with velvety cream cheese that creates a stunning visual appeal and an irresistible flavor. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these brownies will impress everyone at the table. Easy to make and even easier to love, they are sure to become a go-to recipe for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, red food coloring, vinegar, and cocoa powder until combined. Gradually add flour and salt until just mixed.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the batter for swirling later; pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer, then drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top.
- Use a toothpick to create swirls between the brownie and cheesecake layers.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until set; let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg