Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake brownies blend rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake into one irresistible dessert. Layers of velvety goodness promise a delightful experience that will leave you craving more with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Coloring and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by positioning an oven rack in the center and heating to 350°F. Cover an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or apply a thin layer of cooking spray.
- Create the red velvet base by whisking melted butter and sugar until thoroughly blended. Incorporate eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring, mixing until uniform in color and texture.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer approximately 75% of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Reserve remaining batter for decorative swirling.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until silky smooth and free of lumps. Distribute this mixture uniformly over the red velvet foundation.
- Add visual interest by dropping small spoonfuls of reserved red velvet batter across the cheesecake surface. Use a toothpick to create elegant marbled patterns by dragging the batters together.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until edges appear set and center shows slight moisture when tested with a toothpick. Remove from oven and allow complete cooling within the pan.
- Once cooled, lift the entire dessert from the pan using parchment paper edges. Slice into precise squares or rectangular bars for serving.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free texture without overmixing.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red color and prevent watery batter consistency.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend and reduce liquid slightly.
- Prevent brownie edges from burning by placing a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over pan during last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg