Description
These Ultimate Fudgy Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, moist red velvet brownie layers with a luscious cream cheese swirl for a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The perfect balance of chocolate and cream cheese flavors creates a fudgy, velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 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)
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal and lightly grease the paper.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 3/4 cups sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined. Whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in the 4 eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Add Color and Flour: Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is uniformly red. Gently fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Spread the red velvet batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Make Cheesecake Layer: In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the remaining egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
- Layer Cheesecake Mixture: Dollop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the red velvet batter in the pan.
- Create Swirl: Using a butter knife or thin offset spatula, gently drag the knife through the batters in an S-shape or figure-eight pattern to create swirls. Avoid over-swizzling so the colors remain distinct.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift out the brownies and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring for more vibrant red color without thinning the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the brownies tender.
- Cool brownies completely for clean, easy slicing.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Bring brownies to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet brownies, cheesecake brownies, fudgy brownies, dessert, cream cheese swirl, red velvet dessert
