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Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe to Impress Your Guests

Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe to Impress Guests

This Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe to Impress Your Guests combines rich brownie flavors with creamy cheesecake for a show-stopping dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Brownie Mixture
  • 1 can cooking spray for greasing the pan
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. red food coloring
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
Cheesecake Layer
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • 9x9 baking pan

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven and grease the pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix with semisweet chocolate chips until smooth.
  3. Add granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the chocolate mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Incorporate the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the mixture.
  5. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and add the large egg and granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, followed by the cheesecake layer, and top with the remaining brownie batter.
  8. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave or oven to maintain fudgy texture.

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