Red Velvet Brownies Cheesecake Swirl (Printable)

Lusciously rich red velvet brownies marbled with creamy cheesecake for a decadent, elegant dessert treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Red Velvet Brownies

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For the Cheesecake Swirl

09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Mix until smooth.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently until just combined—do not overmix.
04 - Reserve 1/4 cup of the brownie batter. Pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
05 - Beat cream cheese until smooth in a medium bowl. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base. Add small dollops of the reserved red velvet batter on top. Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl the batters to create a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 33-36 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cheesecake swirl keeps these brownies incredibly moist even days later
  • Theyre stunning enough for company but simple enough for a Tuesday night craving
  • The red velvet flavor is subtle enough that even chocolate skeptics ask for seconds
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking these brownies
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dreaded curdled swirl look
  • Chilling the pan for two hours makes cutting those clean squares infinitely easier
03 -
  • Gel food coloring creates the most vibrant red without thinning your batter
  • The toothpick test is your best friend underbaked beats dry every time

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