Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
For the red velvet brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp red food coloring
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp white vinegar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the cream cheese mixture:
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 large egg
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions (yields 16 brownies):
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
For the red velvet brownies: In a bowl combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk together until glossy. Stir in the cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla, salt, and vinegar, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl, then stir them into the brownie batter.
Fold in the flour, until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
For the cream cheese swirl: Beat the cream cheese in a bowl using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and egg, then continue to beat until smooth and creamy (~3 to 4 minutes).
Drop the cream cheese mixture in small dollops on the red velvet brownie batter. Gently create swirls in the batter by using a knife or skewer to smooth the dollops.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Devour!
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