Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
These dreamy bars combine the classic taste of red velvet cake with the creamy decadence of cheesecake, creating a striking treat perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Layer
- 0.5 cup butter, melted Use unsalted for best results.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring Adjust to desired color intensity.
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened.
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour Sifted.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Swirl
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Room temperature for better mixing.
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg Room temperature for better mixing.
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar. Blend until fully combined.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt; fold until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup of this mixture.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet batter and swirl together with a knife.
- Top with dots of the reserved red velvet batter for decoration.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped squares.