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Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Indulge in these Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp red food coloring
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Cheesecake Layer
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pkg cream cheese 8 oz.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth.
  3. Mix in the granulated sugar and light brown sugar until combined.
  4. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, and mix well.
  5. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
  8. Layer half of the brownie batter in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer.
  10. Dollop the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl it gently.
  11. Bake according to the specified time until set.
  12. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 17g

Notes

Feel free to customize these brownies with different chocolate types or flavors as desired.

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