Description
Red velvet cheesecake swirl brownies blend rich chocolate with tangy cream cheese in a luxurious dessert. Layers of crimson batter and white cheesecake create a stunning visual and flavor experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
Cheesecake Swirl Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and slight overhang for easy removal.
- Create the brownie base by combining melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring in a mixing bowl, whisking until fully incorporated and vibrant.
- Gradually fold cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth, rich brownie batter forms without overmixing.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform cheesecake mixture with no lumps.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to create a consistent layer across the bottom.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture onto the brownie base, then use a knife to create elegant swirls and marbled patterns throughout.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for a set center and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan, which helps the brownies set and makes cutting cleaner and more precise.
- Once cooled, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper and slice into squares for serving.
Notes
- Customize color intensity by adjusting food coloring drops for vibrant or subtle red velvet appearance.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smoother, lump-free cheesecake swirl mixture.
- Prevent over-mixing brownie batter to maintain fudgy, tender texture and avoid tough brownies.
- Create clean swirl patterns by using a toothpick or thin knife when marbling cheesecake into brownie base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg