Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are a swirl of rich, chewy red velvet and silky cream cheese. With their vibrant marbled look and irresistible flavor, these brownies are perfect for celebrations or indulgent everyday baking.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
2. In a mixing bowl, melt butter and whisk in granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in flour until a thick, smooth red velvet batter forms. Set aside a few tablespoons for topping.
5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar, egg yolk, and ½ tsp vanilla extract until creamy.
6. Pour the red velvet batter into the pan and spread evenly. Dollop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture on top.
7. Drop the reserved red velvet batter in small blobs over the cheesecake layer.
8. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect.
9. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely before slicing. For best results, chill before cutting.
Notes
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for the smoothest swirl.
Do not over-swirl or the layers will blend instead of marbling.
For cleaner slices, chill brownies before cutting with a sharp knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg