Description
These Red Velvet Brownies are rich, fudgy, soft, and packed with classic cocoa flavor combined with a creamy cheesecake swirl. Perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day desserts, easy dessert ideas, party treats, or whenever you need a quick chocolate dessert, these brownies come together with simple ingredients and deliver bakery-style results every time. The deep red color, moist texture, and creamy topping make this an easy recipe that feels impressive enough for celebrations while still being simple enough for everyday baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white vinegar
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time and whisk thoroughly after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar.
6. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, then gently fold the mixture until combined.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and mix with the powdered sugar.
8. Spread most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
9. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
10. Add small spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top.
11. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the layers together gently.
12. Bake for 28 to 35 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
13. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the brownies soft and fudgy.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing for cleaner edges and better texture.
For extra neat slices, chill the brownies for 20 minutes before cutting with a warm knife.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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