Description
A delightful blend of fudgy brownies and a tangy cream cheese swirl, these Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter with sugar, then mix in eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and an egg until smooth.
- Spread half of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan.
- Dollop cream cheese filling on top and add remaining red velvet batter in blobs.
- Swirl with a skewer or knife to create swirls.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until center is mostly set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool on a rack for an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
- Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
For best results, chill before slicing and use room-temperature cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg