Red Velvet Brownies Cheesecake Swirl (Print Version)

Fudgy red velvet brownies marbled with creamy cheesecake for a deliciously rich, visually appealing dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
06 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - ¼ tsp salt

→ Cheesecake Swirl

09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring; whisk thoroughly.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the bowl. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
04 - Reserve ¼ cup of brownie batter. Spread remaining batter evenly in the prepared pan.
05 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; beat until creamy and fully blended.
06 - Drop cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Dollop reserved brownie batter on top. Use a knife to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 32–35 minutes until the center is just set. A toothpick should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift using parchment, cut into squares, and serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tangy cheesecake cuts through the rich chocolate so beautifully that youll want to eat the whole pan in one sitting
  • That stunning red and white marble pattern makes people think you spent hours on something fancy
  • They stay impossibly fudgy for days if you can manage not to devour them immediately
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable here, cold cream cheese creates lumps that no amount of mixing can fix
  • Underbaking slightly is better than overbaking these continue cooking as they cool and nobody likes dry brownies
  • The marble pattern looks messy while you are making it but it transforms into something gorgeous in the oven, trust the process
03 -
  • White chocolate chips folded into the brownie batter add these pockets of sweetness that complement the tangy swirl perfectly
  • A splash of buttermilk in the brownie batter makes the red velvet flavor more authentic and the texture incredibly tender

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