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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

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These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent dessert combining the rich, fudgy texture of dark chocolate brownies with a creamy, slightly tangy cheesecake swirl. Perfectly marbled with vibrant red batter and smooth cream cheese, these brownies offer a delightful twist on classic treats, ideal for special occasions or indulgent everyday snacking.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 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 if lumpy
  • 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 and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate: In a very large microwave-safe bowl, add the cubed butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate. Heat on high for 90 seconds, then stir until smooth. If necessary, heat further in 15-second intervals until fully melted and combined.
  3. Add sugar to chocolate mixture: Stir in the granulated sugar. The mixture will appear thick and granular at this point.
  4. Incorporate eggs: Add the 4 large eggs and whisk until well combined.
  5. Add color and flavor: Gently whisk in the red food coloring and vanilla extract. Adjust the food coloring amount to reach the desired red shade.
  6. Add cocoa powder: Stir in the sifted unsweetened cocoa powder until incorporated.
  7. Add dry ingredients: Incorporate the flour and kosher salt, stirring until just combined to form the brownie batter.
  8. Transfer batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and set aside.
  9. Prepare cream cheese swirl mixture: In a medium bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, egg whites, and 1/4 cup sugar on high for about 5 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and noticeably fluffy.
  10. Add flour and vanilla to swirl: Mix in the 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
  11. Layer cream cheese on batter: Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter evenly across the pan.
  12. Create swirl pattern: Using a knife, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture through the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
  13. Bake brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Begin checking at 30 minutes and rotate the pan midway through baking for even cooking.

Notes

  • If desired, adjust the red food coloring amount gradually to achieve the perfect vibrant red color.
  • Use a very well softened cream cheese to ensure the cream cheese swirl mixture is smooth and easy to beat.
  • Rotating the pan midway through baking helps ensure even cooking and browning.
  • Because oven temperatures and conditions vary, baking times may differ; bake until a toothpick comes out clean or with minimal crumbs.
  • Using heavy-duty aluminum foil in the pan aids in easy removal and cleanup.

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