Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Yield: 18 brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Chill Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies take the decadent fudgy brownie we love and elevates it to new heights. A layer of soft and creamy cheesecake swirled with ultra chocolatey red velvet brownie batter

Ingredients

For the Brownies

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour

For the Cheesecake

1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, start making the brownie layer. Combine melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Batter will be thick. Mix in gel food coloring (using a wooden spoon).
Add in vanilla, salt, and eggs, mixing until smoother.
Add in flour, mixing just until combined. Remove about ¼ cup of the batter and set it aside. Pour the remaining batter into the baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, starting the cheesecake layer, blend cream cheese, egg, flour, and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until smooth.
Pour over the brownie layer, smoothing it out evenly.
Use a small metal scoop (or teaspoon) and dollop about 9 scoops of the remaining batter over the top of the cream cheese layer.
Use a toothpick to swirl the batter and cream cheese together gently.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, the cheesecake center may still appear soft.
Cool to room temperature then chill for two hours before slicing.

Notes

Gel food coloring achieves a more vibrant color with less amount than liquid food coloring.
Store cheesecake brownies covered in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months.
See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 brownie
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.