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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Indulgent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies You Can't Resist

These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are a delightful blend of rich brownies and creamy cheesecake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar for lower-calorie options
  • 2 large Eggs use flax eggs for a vegan substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring or beet juice for a natural alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/3 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder or natural cocoa powder if unavailable
For the Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar same alternatives apply
  • 1 large Egg replace with a vegan alternative if necessary

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar, whisking together until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Stir in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix in salt, flour, and cocoa powder until just combined—avoid overmixing.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add egg and granulated sugar, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Pour half of the brownie batter into the baking pan, then add dollops of half the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat with the remaining brownie batter and cream cheese mixture.
  6. Swirl the batters together and bake for about 30-40 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
  7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better incorporation. Chill the cream cheese mixture slightly to create beautiful swirls in the brownies.

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