Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of red velvet brownies with a luscious vanilla cheesecake swirl. These rich, moist treats are perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, and vinegar. Sift in cocoa, flour, and salt. Spread 3/4 of the batter in the pan.
- Prepare cheesecake mixture: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Dollop over the brownie batter.
- Swirl and bake: Dollop remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake mixture. Swirl batters together. Bake for 28-32 minutes until set. Cool and slice.
Notes
- For a richer brownie, use Dutch-processed cocoa.
- Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
