Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Brownies with a red velvety flavor and creamy cheesecake swirls are sure to be a hit. These brownies are ready to impress and are easy to make.
I felt these red velvet cheesecake brownies would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year. They combine two of my favorite desserts, which always feels like a great idea!
You have a rich chocolate brownie bottom with a yummy cheesecake swirl. Is there anything better than brownies and cheesecake?
My family always loves this combination just as much as I do!
The red velvet brownie base makes it so fun to serve any time during February. Make them for dessert and add them to lunch boxes.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make these red velvet cream cheese brownies.
- a few large eggs
- granulated sugar
- pure vanilla extract
- unsalted butter
- red gel food coloring
- all purpose flour
- cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- cream cheese
How to Make Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line an 8-by-8-inch pan with parchment.
Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla together until well combined in a large bowl.
Whisk in the melted butter and food coloring.
Finally, whisk in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
Spread all but about 3 tablespoons into the prepared baking pan.
In a separate bowl, beat together the filling ingredients until well combined.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the brownie batter in the baking pan.
Dot with remaining brownie batter, and swirl with a butter knife.
Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing and serving.
How to Store Cheesecake Brownies
You can store red velvet cream cheese brownies at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container. They keep for a week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
More Brownie Recipes
You’ll love these recipes if you love brownies as much as I do.
- Cheesecake Brownies
- Coconut Brownies
- Salted Caramel Brownies
- Mocha Butterscotch Brownies
- Walnut Brownies
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Recipe
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Brownies with a red velvety flavor with creamy cheesecake swirls are sure to be a hit. These brownies are ready to impress and are easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring (I use wilton no-taste)
- ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line an 8 -by- 8 -inch pan with parchment.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla together until well combined in a large bowl
- Whisk in the melted butter and food coloring.
- Finally, whisk in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined
- Spread all but about 3 tablespoons into the prepared baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the filling ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the brownie batter in the baking pan.
- Dot with remaining brownie batter, and swirl with a butter knife.
- Bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 202Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g