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Red Velvet Brownies

Irresistible Red Velvet Brownies with Creamy Cheesecake Swirl

These Red Velvet Brownies feature a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy cheesecake swirl, perfect for festive gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted before mixing
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • pinch Salt
  • several drops Liquid Food Coloring Gel food coloring is a great substitute
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar White balsamic works too
  • 2 large Large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can swap for white chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • medium bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Knife or Toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter, then mix with sugar, vanilla, cocoa, salt, food coloring, vinegar, and eggs. Fold in flour.
  3. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the brownie batter for later.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the baking pan, smoothing it evenly.
  5. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth for the cheesecake layer.
  6. Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter, then add reserved brownie batter in dollops.
  7. Use a knife to swirl the cheesecake and brownie layers together.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the brownies in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for easy mixing. Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.

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