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A close-up view of two stacked red velvet cheesecake brownies sitting on a white marble surface. The dessert bars feature a dense, dark chocolate brownie base topped with a creamy white cheesecake layer that is intricately swirled with vibrant red velvet batter. Several other brownie squares are scattered around the central stack.

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 Baking Pan Square metal or glass
  • 1 Hand mixer For smooth cheesecake

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the melted butter with sugar and cocoa until the mixture looks smooth and dark.
  3. Stir in the food coloring and vinegar until the batter turns a bright crimson red.
  4. Beat in the eggs and flour gently until the batter is thick and shiny.
  5. Blend the cream cheese with sugar and egg until the filling is creamy and white.
  6. Layer the batters in the pan and swirl them with a knife to create patterns.
  7. 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.