Description
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies combine rich chocolate flavor with creamy cheesecake in every bite. Perfect for parties, holidays, or indulgent snacking, this easy brownie recipe is swirled to perfection and packed with eye-catching red velvet flair. A delicious dessert bar for cheesecake lovers and brownie fans alike.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, melt butter and mix with sugar, eggs, vanilla, red food coloring, and cocoa powder until smooth.
3. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
4. Reserve 1/4 cup of the red velvet batter and spread the rest evenly into the pan.
5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 egg until creamy.
6. Dollop cheesecake mixture over the red velvet base.
7. Spoon the reserved batter on top and swirl with a knife to create a marbled pattern.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is just set.
9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use block-style full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
Let all ingredients come to room temperature before starting for smoother blending.
Don’t over-swirl the batter to keep that beautiful marbled look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg