Description
Rich red velvet cheesecake swirl brownies blend luxurious chocolate and tangy cream cheese in a dessert that delights chocolate enthusiasts. Elegant layers create a stunning visual and flavor experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps red food coloring
- 3/4 cup (90 g) flour
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Create the red velvet base by melting butter and thoroughly blending with sugar, incorporating eggs, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and vibrant red food coloring until uniformly mixed, then gently fold in flour until just combined.
- Craft the cheesecake layer by whipping cream cheese with sugar until silky smooth, then integrate egg and vanilla, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Distribute the red velvet batter evenly across the prepared pan, strategically setting aside a small portion for decorative swirling.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the red velvet base, maintaining distinct layers.
- Artfully drop remaining red velvet batter in small clusters across the cheesecake surface.
- Using a knife, create elegant marbled swirls by gently dragging the utensil through both batters in fluid, diagonal motions.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a set texture with slight wobble in the center.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Control food coloring intensity by adding gradually to achieve the perfect vibrant red shade without overwhelming flavor.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free cheesecake swirl that blends effortlessly with red velvet base.
- Use parchment paper overhang for easier brownie removal and cleaner cutting of uniform squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg