Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake swirl brownies blend rich chocolate with tangy cream cheese in a mesmerizing dessert. Rich layers of crimson batter and silky cheesecake create a luxurious treat perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings and impressing guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Create the red velvet brownie base by whisking melted butter with sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, vibrant red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and glossy.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the liquid mixture, stirring minimally to avoid overworking the batter, which ensures tender brownies.
- Transfer the crimson batter into the prepared pan, carefully spreading it into an even layer using a spatula.
- Craft the creamy cheesecake topping by blending softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Dollop generous spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture across the red velvet base, creating a playful pattern.
- Using a knife or toothpick, weave delicate swirls through the two layers, creating an artistic marbled effect.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a set center and moist crumbs when tested.
- Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan to ensure clean, precise cutting lines.
- Once cooled, slice into square portions and serve.
Notes
- Prevent color bleeding by using gel food coloring, which provides intense color without excess liquid.
- Achieve perfect swirls by using a clean toothpick and making gentle figure-eight movements across the batter surface.
- Chill brownies for at least an hour before cutting to get clean, precise squares and allow flavors to meld together.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg