Description
Indulgent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies blend luxurious chocolate and creamy cheesecake into one irresistible dessert. Rich layers of crimson brownie and tangy cream cheese swirl together, promising pure dessert bliss for chocolate enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor and Coloring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking vessel by layering parchment paper with extended edges, ensuring smooth removal after baking.
- Heat the oven to a precise temperature of 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for baking.
- Craft the brownie foundation by thoroughly blending dry ingredients with wet components, creating a rich chocolate base with velvety texture.
- Whip the cream cheese mixture until silky and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain for a consistent cheesecake layer.
- Pour the chocolate brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a uniform base.
- Delicately dollop the cream cheese mixture across the chocolate layer, using swirling motions to create a marbled aesthetic.
- Insert a knife or toothpick through the layers, generating intricate patterns and combining the red velvet cheesecake and chocolate elements.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the dessert to bake until the edges become slightly firm and the center maintains a gentle jiggle.
- Remove from the oven and permit complete cooling at room temperature, which helps the brownies set and develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Once cooled, utilize the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire dessert from the pan, then slice into precise, clean squares for serving.
Notes
- Achieve deep red color by using high-quality cocoa powder and gel food coloring for vibrant, rich results.
- Control moisture by slightly underbaking brownies, which creates a fudgy texture that complements the creamy cheesecake swirl.
- Chill brownies completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise slices and prevent crumbling.
- Swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives for a lactose-intolerant friendly version, maintaining the decadent dessert’s original texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg