Description
Passionate bakers unite for these irresistible red velvet cheesecake swirl brownies, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day romance. Rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake create a luxurious dessert that promises to melt hearts and delight senses.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Chocolate Components:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan by lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly greasing the surface, then preheat the oven to 350F.
- Create the brownie base by whisking melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and white vinegar into a smooth mixture.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next.
- Add vibrant red food coloring to achieve the signature red velvet hue.
- Gently fold sifted cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Set aside 1/4 cup of brownie batter for later swirling, then spread the remaining batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Blend in egg white and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Artfully distribute spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture across the brownie base.
- Dot the reserved brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Create a mesmerizing marbled effect by gently swirling with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly jiggly center.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into decadent squares.
- Present these luxurious red velvet cheesecake swirl brownies as a romantic Valentines Day dessert.
Notes
- Achieve perfect swirls by using a clean toothpick or skewer, moving it gently through the batter in zigzag motions for an elegant marbled effect.
- Prevent dry brownies by checking doneness early and removing from oven when edges are set but center still slightly jiggly, as they’ll continue cooking while cooling.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring careful mixing to maintain brownie texture.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of espresso powder to brownie batter, which deepens chocolate notes without creating coffee taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg