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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Delicious red velvet brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirl.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Microwave

Ingredients

Batter

  • 1 can Baking spray with flour
  • ¾ cup Unsalted butter (6 oz.)
  • 1 bar 70% bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped (4-oz.)
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring gel (such as Super Red)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour (about 6 3/8 oz.)
  • ⅓ cup Unsweetened cocoa (about 1 1/8 oz.)
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 2 large Egg whites
  • 1 pkg Cream cheese, softened (8-oz.)
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the Batter: Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with baking spray. Line bottom and sides of dish with parchment paper, leaving a 2- to 3-inch overhang on sides. Lightly coat parchment paper with baking spray.
  • Step 2: Microwave butter and chocolate in a large microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted and smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Whisk in sugar. Add eggs 1 at a time, whisking until just blended after each addition. Whisk in food coloring and vanilla.
  • Step 3: Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt in a separate bowl; whisk into butter mixture until just combined. Pour Batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Step 4: Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat egg whites, cream cheese, and sugar with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add flour and vanilla; beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Step 5: Drop Cream Cheese Swirl into Batter in heaping tablespoonfuls; swirl gently using a knife to create a marbled effect.
  • Step 6: Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center of brownies comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely in baking dish on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate and ensure the cream cheese is well softened for easy mixing.