Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Fudgy cocoa brownies swirled with a tangy cream cheese layer. These bars offer a striking red color and a velvety texture perfect for any celebration.
Pin Share Print Servings: 16 people
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 8x8 Baking Pan (Square metal or glass)
- 1 Hand mixer (For smooth cheesecake)
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter - melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder - unsweetened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 large eggs - room temperature
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese - softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar - for topping
- 1 egg - for topping
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a square pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk the melted butter with sugar and cocoa until the mixture looks smooth and dark.
- Stir in the food coloring and vinegar until the batter turns a bright crimson red.
- Beat in the eggs and flour gently until the batter is thick and shiny.
- Blend the cream cheese with sugar and egg until the filling is creamy and white.
- Layer the batters in the pan and swirl them with a knife to create patterns.
- Bake for thirty minutes until the cheesecake layer is set and the edges pull away.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully at room temperature to prevent lumps in the swirl. Use a plastic knife for cleaner cuts through the fudgy layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 65g | Calories: 210kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Sodium: 115mg (5%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 18g (20%)