Description
Easy Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are the kind of dessert that instantly grabs attention with their deep red color, fudgy brownie base, and creamy cheesecake swirl. This easy recipe is perfect when you want a rich chocolate treat that feels special without being complicated. Whether you are looking for easy dessert ideas, holiday baking inspiration, party treats, or a make-ahead sweet snack, these brownies deliver a soft, dense texture and a beautiful marbled finish in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add 3 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cocoa powder, red food coloring, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Spread about three quarters of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan.
6. Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
7. Drop the remaining red velvet batter over the cheesecake layer in small spoonfuls.
8. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together.
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but not wet.
10. Cool completely in the pan, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing for the cleanest squares.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for the smoothest cheesecake swirl.
Do not overbake so the brownies stay fudgy and the cheesecake layer stays creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
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