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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

A decadent square of red velvet cheesecake brownies showing a rich red bottom layer and a creamy white cheesecake swirl on top.
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Make fudgy red velvet brownies topped with a creamy, swirled cheesecake layer for a decadent dessert bar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 3/4 cups sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 4 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the flour and red food coloring until just combined. Do not overmix. Spread the red velvet batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Prepare the cheesecake layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet batter.
  7. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cheesecake mixture into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for the most intense red color without adding too much liquid.
  • For cleaner slices, chill the cooled brownies for at least 2 hours before cutting.
  • You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer for the cheesecake layer for the smoothest texture.

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