Description

These Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and beautifully swirled with a luscious cream cheese layer. The perfect Valentine’s Day dessert or indulgent treat any time you’re craving red velvet goodness

Ingredients

For the Red Velvet Brownie Batter:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red food coloring
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Red Velvet Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir just until combined. Reserve ¼ cup of batter for the swirl.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Brownies:
Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Spoon the cream cheese filling on top and gently spread.
Dollop reserved red velvet batter over the top and use a knife or skewer to swirl for a marbled effect.
Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Notes

For best results, chill before cutting to get clean slices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.