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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies take the decadent fudgy brownie we love and elevates it to new heights. A layer of soft and creamy cheesecake swirled with ultra chocolatey red velvet brownie batter

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 18 brownies
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
For the Cheesecake
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened to room temperature 8 ounce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, start making the brownie layer. Combine melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Batter will be thick. Mix in gel food coloring (using a wooden spoon).
  3. Add in vanilla, salt, and eggs, mixing until smoother.
  4. Add in flour, mixing just until combined. Remove about 1/4 cup of the batter and set it aside. Pour the remaining batter into the baking dish.
  5. In a mixing bowl, starting the cheesecake layer, blend cream cheese, egg, flour, and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until smooth.
  6. Pour over the brownie layer, smoothing it out evenly.
  7. Use a small metal scoop (or teaspoon) and dollop about 9 scoops of the remaining batter over the top of the cream cheese layer.
  8. Use a toothpick to swirl the batter and cream cheese together gently.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, the cheesecake center may still appear soft.
  10. Cool to room temperature then chill for two hours before slicing.

Notes

  • Gel food coloring achieves a more vibrant color with less amount than liquid food coloring.
  • Store cheesecake brownies covered in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 40mg (2%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.