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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies to Wow Your Guests

Indulge in Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies with a rich, fudgy texture and creamy cheesecake swirl. A perfect treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring or natural beet juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder or regular cocoa powder
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or mascarpone
  • 1 large Additional Egg
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar or powdered sugar for smoother consistency

Equipment

  • 8 x 8 inch baking pan
  • Medium Bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar in a medium bowl, whisking until glossy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring.
  4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, gently fold until combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the lined baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.
  6. Beat cream cheese with an additional egg and sugar until smooth.
  7. Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and swirl gently.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
  10. Lift brownies from the pan using parchment paper and slice into squares to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Allow brownies to cool completely for easier slicing.

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