Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the decadent fusion of red velvet cake, cheesecake, and brownies with these Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies. Perfect for a special treat or a delightful dessert, these rich and moist brownies are sure to impress.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 huge brownies or 16 smaller ones 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Red Velvet Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Red Velvet Brownie batter: Combine melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, food coloring, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Spread the batter: Pour the red velvet batter into the pan.
- Create the Cheesecake Swirl: Whisk together cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth. Drop dollops of the mixture on top of the brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a knife comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the brownies cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cheesecake, Brownies, Dessert, Baking, Decadent