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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies to Satisfy Cravings

Delight in Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies with rich chocolate and creamy swirls.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring or natural beet powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for cheesecake
  • 1 large egg yolk

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Mix melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
  3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in flour and salt, reserving 1/4 cup of the batter.
  4. Spread brownie batter in the baking pan evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie batter and spread evenly.
  7. Dollop reserved batter over the cheesecake layer and swirl gently.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and avoid overbaking to keep the brownies fudgy.

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