Description
These Red Velvet Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies are the perfect swirl of fudgy cocoa richness and creamy cheesecake—an elegant, indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white vinegar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
Cheesecake swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, food coloring, vinegar, and cocoa powder.
3. Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
4. Pour most of the red velvet batter into the pan, reserving 3 tablespoons.
5. Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
6. Spoon cheesecake mixture over batter, then drop reserved red velvet batter on top.
7. Swirl with a butter knife in figure-eight motions.
8. Bake 28–32 minutes until center is just set.
9. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use gel red food coloring for the most vibrant color.
Don’t over-swirl—the contrast is what makes them stunning.
For extra texture, sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: red velvet cheesecake brownies, red velvet brownies, Valentine's desserts