Description
Delicious red velvet brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirl, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 0 cup Cocoa Powder
- 0 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Red Food Coloring
- 0 teaspoon Salt
- 0 teaspoon Espresso Powder
- 0 teaspoon Vinegar
- 2 large Eggs
- 0 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 9 oz Cream Cheese
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 0 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 large Egg Yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, red food coloring, salt, espresso powder, vinegar, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the flour gently until just combined. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until creamy.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and swirl gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of espresso or coffee to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg