Chocolatey Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Made Simple
These Chocolatey Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Made Simple are a decadent dessert that combines a fudgy red velvet brownie base with a tangy cream cheese swirl, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins
- Total Time: 60 mins
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Gluten
Ingredients
1 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
2 cups Granulated Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring
1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Optional: 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips or Chopped Nuts
8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg Yolk
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and red gel food coloring
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla until just combined
- Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and dollop cheesecake mixture over it. Drop remaining brownie batter in dollops on top
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cheesecake and brownie layers together without over-mixing
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. The center may still jiggle slightly
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight before slicing into squares
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to maintain a fudgy texture.
Chill brownies to achieve clean cuts when slicing.