Description
Indulge in the ultimate treat with these Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies. A luscious combination of rich red velvet brownie swirled with a creamy cheesecake layer, these brownies are a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix brownie batter: In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar. Whisk in eggs. Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold until combined.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix until creamy.
- Layer and bake: Pour most of the brownie batter into the pan. Spread cheesecake mixture over it. Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter and swirl. Bake for 28-32 minutes.
- Cool and slice: Let cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Chill brownies before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Flavors meld and improve the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
