Description
Fudgy, vibrant Red Velvet Brownies swirled with creamy vanilla cheesecake for the ultimate dessert mash-up. Perfectly rich, tangy, and visually stunning, these brownies are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 3/4 cup
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (melted)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- White vinegar: 1/2 teaspoon
- Red food coloring: 1 tablespoon
- Cream cheese: 8 ounces (softened)
- Granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer): 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer): 1/2 teaspoon
- Large egg yolk: 1
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold dry into wet until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour most of the red velvet batter into the pan, reserving about 1/4 cup.
- Assemble the Dish: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Spread over red velvet base. Drop remaining batter and swirl with a knife.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 28–32 minutes until center is set but soft.
- Finishing Touches: Cool completely, then chill 1 hour before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and savor the creamy, fudgy layers.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending.
- Do not overbake—the cheesecake should stay creamy.
- Refrigerate for neat, clean slices.
- For a natural tint, use beetroot powder instead of food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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