Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies combine the rich, decadent flavor of red velvet brownies with the creamy tang of cheesecake. With a vibrant red color and a stunning cheesecake swirl on top, these brownies are perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat to indulge in. They’re easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer:
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
2. Prepare the Red Velvet Brownie Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar until smooth.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then stir until just combined.
Pour most of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, reserving about ¼ cup for the swirl.
3. Make the Cheesecake Swirl:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Swirl:
Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the red velvet brownie layer.
Drop spoonfuls of the reserved red velvet batter on top of the cheesecake layer.
Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the brownie batter and cheesecake together to create the marble effect.
5. Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.