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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

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Deliciously rich and indulgent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies featuring a moist, chocolatey red velvet base swirled with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake layer. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these brownies are a crowd-pleaser for dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat with a striking visual marbled effect.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (diced into large cubes)
  • 4 ounces 72% bittersweet chocolate (coarsely chopped)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ounce red food coloring (or as needed for desired shade)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese (very well softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil for easy cleanup, then spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a very large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cubed butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate. Microwave on high for 90 seconds until the butter is melted and the chocolate is smooth, stirring to combine. If not fully melted, heat further in 15-second intervals.
  3. Add Sugar: Stir in 2 cups granulated sugar until the mixture becomes thick and granular.
  4. Add Eggs: Whisk in the 4 large eggs thoroughly to combine with the chocolate mixture.
  5. Add Coloring and Flavor: Gently whisk in the red food coloring and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Add more food coloring as needed to achieve your preferred shade of red.
  6. Add Cocoa and Dry Ingredients: Stir in the sifted cocoa powder, then combine the flour and kosher salt into the batter until just incorporated.
  7. Transfer Batter: Pour the red velvet brownie batter into your prepared pan, spreading evenly. Set aside.
  8. Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: In a mixing bowl, beat the 2 egg whites, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar with a handheld electric mixer on high for about 5 minutes until smooth and significantly fluffy.
  9. Add Swirl Dry Ingredients: Beat in 2 tablespoons flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  10. Top Brownies with Swirl: Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter. Using a knife, gently swirl to create a marbled effect without overmixing.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, starting to check at 30 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even cooking. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs when done. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.

Notes

  • Use as much red food coloring as you like for a deeper red color.
  • Swirling should be gentle to preserve the marbled cheesecake look.
  • Line the pan with foil for easy removal and cleanup.
  • Check doneness early as ovens vary significantly in heat distribution.

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