Description
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect blend of rich cocoa, tangy cream cheese, and eye-catching swirls. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or stunning holiday food ideas, this easy recipe is a must-try. With a dense red velvet brownie base and a creamy cheesecake swirl, they’re indulgent, beautiful, and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy.
3. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla, then whisk to combine.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and red food coloring until smooth.
5. Fold in the flour until batter is thick.
6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Spread two-thirds of the brownie batter in the pan.
8. Layer cheesecake mixture over the batter.
9. Dollop remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes until center is just set.
11. Cool completely, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest cheesecake texture.
Chilling before slicing helps get perfect, clean cuts.
Don’t over-swirl the batters or you’ll lose the marbled look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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