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How to make Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies — key cooking step

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich and decadent red velvet cheesecake brownies with a cream cheese swirl.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon red food coloring

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.

3. In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined.

4.

5. Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix in red food coloring.

6.

7. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

8.

9. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.

10.

11. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

12.

13. Spread half of the brownie batter in a greased baking dish, layer with cream cheese mixture, and top with remaining brownie batter.

14.

15. Swirl with a knife and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.


Notes

Let the brownies cool completely before cutting.

 

For a richer flavor, refrigerate overnight before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: brownies, red velvet, cheesecake