Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Deliciously rich and visually stunning, these Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies combine brownie and cheesecake in a festive treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
Cheesecake Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add in the eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
Cheesecake Mixture
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with the egg and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then dollop the cheesecake mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer.
- Swirl a knife through the layers to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
Enjoy these brownies warm or at room temperature. They're great on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chocolate drizzle.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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