RED VELVET CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are delectable, from scratch brownies with a sweet, creamy cheesecake swirl. Decadent, fudgy brownies with double the chocolate for the perfect red velvet flavor.

Red Velvet Brownies are always a hit around here and with the addition of the cheesecake swirl- oh, how we devour them every time we make a new batch. The good news is that this Red Velvet Brownie mix is so simple and easy to make, you can whip up a batch any time to have a tasty treat when the mood hits!

What are Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies?

Red velvet brownie mix made from scratch, then swirled together with a homemade cheesecake batter, to create a combination of two unique recipes. It is truly an amazing dessert experience worth having if you want to try something a little richer in flavor. This treat is so scrumptious, a small piece will definitely satisfy your chocolate craving!

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Ingredients

For the brownies, you will need:

-Eggs: You need 2 large eggs to help bind the brownies together to get the perfect consistency and thickness.

-Butter: You also need ½ cup (one stick) of softened butter, this will give the dessert a great rich and creamy taste.

-Sugar: Use 1 cup of granulated sugar to give a lovely and sweet brownie.

-Vanilla extract: You need 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to help enhance all of flavors.

-Cocoa powder: Using ¼ cup of unsweetened baking cocoa powder, this will create a chocolate packed brownie.

-Salt: You need ⅛ teaspoon of salt to help make everything POP. This is a flavor enhancer that helps to make the other ingredients shine.

–Red food coloring: I highly recommend 1 ½ teaspoons of red gel food coloring as it works great. You can use liquid coloring, but you will need more because the color is less potent. Also, Wilton makes a red gel coloring without the “red dye taste” for those with aversions to the taste of red coloring.

-Vinegar: Using ¾ teaspoons of vinegar will help get that acid we need to make the true red velvet flavor we want.

-Flour: You need ¾ cups of all-purpose flour for the base for this tasty brownie recipe.

-Chocolate chips: Use ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips to go in these brownies. This is optional- but recommended because they are so delicious.

Ingredients Needed For the Cheesecake Swirl:

-Cream cheese: You will need 8 ounces (one brick) of softened cream cheese for the cheesecake batter.

-Sugar: Using ¼ cup of granulated sugar will help to sweeten the cream cheese for the perfect taste.

-Egg yolk: You need 1 egg yolk, not the entire egg, just the yolk, for extra creamy cheesecake swirl.

-Vanilla extract: Use ½ teaspoon of this flavor enhancer. I like to use high-quality vanilla, but use what you have on hand.

How to make Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Brownie Batter first

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. Then, line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.

In a small bowl, beat the two eggs together. Set aside.

Then, in a separate large bowl, melt your butter in the microwave, using 30 second increments until melted.

Proceed to stir in sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar. Mix them all into the batter in that order.

Grab the beaten eggs and whisk those into the mixture. Then fold in the flour until it’s completely incorporated. Be careful to not over mix.

After that, pour the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Keep about 3-4 tablespoons of brownie batter for later use in a following step.

Next, sprinkle the mini chocolate chips over the batter in the pan and lightly press down on them using a rubber scraper so that they stick.

Cheesecake swirl

Now time to make the cheesecake swirl by beating the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until completely smooth. This should take about a minute.

Proceed to scoop dollops of cheesecake batter onto the brownie batter in the pan and then add on the reserved brownie batter on top of that.

Using a knife, glide through the layers of cream cheese and brownie batter to create a swirled pattern until it looks how you want it to.

Baking time

Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

How long are red velvet cheesecake brownies good for?

If you keep them covered and stored in the fridge they can last for 6 days. If you leave them covered at room temperature the lifespan is half as long at just 3 days. Another thing to note is that these brownies freeze very well and can be frozen for up to 2 months. Just make sure to thaw them overnight in the fridge before eating.  

What is red velvet flavor?

Red velvet flavor is a combination of chocolate and acidic ingredients (usually buttermilk or vinegar). In this case, we are using white vinegar to get the acid we need to create this flavor. With the vinegar and the chocolate from the cocoa powder, we get a red velvet flavor without actually making a red velvet cake.

Can red velvet Cake be a different color?

Yes, it can! While red velvet is known for being red you can actually use any food coloring color to change its appearance. So if you wanted a blue velvet brownie, or to have orange or purple you can certainly do so. Just keep in mind that the batter is already tinted brown so some colors won’t turn out well and others may require more food coloring to be added to get a nice hue.

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