Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are a beautiful fusion of rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake, all presented in a stunning red hue. This dessert is not only visually striking but also offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures that will captivate any sweet tooth. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or casual gatherings, these brownies promise to be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, melt butter and mix in granulated and brown sugars until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and red food coloring until just mixed.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the baking dish, dollop cheesecake mixture on top, then pour remaining brownie batter over it.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg