Description
Red velvet cheesecake brownies blend rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese into a delightful dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious bite of this Southern-inspired sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with grease or parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then remove from stove and whisk in sugars, vanilla, and eggs until thoroughly integrated.
- Fold cocoa powder and flour into the mixture, creating a uniform batter. Incorporate red food coloring to achieve a vibrant crimson hue.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Transfer half the brownie batter into the prepared dish, strategically placing cream cheese mixture in dollops across the surface.
- Use a knife to create elegant swirls, blending cream cheese and brownie batters in a marbled pattern.
- Carefully pour remaining brownie batter over the swirled layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a set texture with a slightly fudgy center.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling before slicing into square portions.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create smooth, lump-free swirls throughout the brownies.
- Customize the red color intensity by adjusting food coloring drops, keeping the vibrant appearance balanced with chocolate depth.
- Consider using parchment paper with overhanging edges for easy removal and clean, precise brownie cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg