Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are soft, creamy and very pretty. This dessert looks fancy but is very easy to make. You get rich chocolate flavor with a smooth cheesecake swirl on top.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper. Leave extra paper on the edges for lifting later.
Mix Butter and Sugar
- Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Mix well until the mixture looks shiny and thick.
Add Eggs and Coloring
- Add eggs and food coloring. Whisk slowly until the batter turns bright red and silky.
Add Dry Items
- Mix in cocoa, flour and salt. Stir gently until everything blends without lumps.
Pour Most Batter
- Pour most of the red batter into the pan. Save a little for the final swirl design.
Make Cheesecake Mix
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
Add Cheesecake Layer
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Spread gently to avoid mixing too much.
Add Swirl Topping
- Drop remaining red batter on top. Use a toothpick to make swirls for a beautiful look.
Bake the Brownies
- Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes. Check with a toothpick for a slightly moist crumb.
Cool and Cut
- Let the brownies cool fully. Lift them out and cut into neat squares for serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter.
- Swirl gently for clean patterns.
- Cool fully before cutting to keep clean edges.
- Add extra cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor.