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