Description
Red velvet cheesecake brownies blend rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese into an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious bite of this indulgent Southern-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating extended edges for effortless removal of the finished dessert.
- Oven Setup: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), establishing the optimal baking environment for rich, decadent brownies.
- Brownie Base: Meticulously combine chocolate brownie batter, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous mixture that promises deep, indulgent flavor.
- Cheesecake Layer: Blend cream cheese mixture until luxuriously smooth, eliminating any potential lumps for a silky, consistent texture.
- Layering: Carefully spread the chocolate brownie batter across the prepared pan, creating an even, foundational layer for the dessert.
- Marbling Technique: Gently distribute cream cheese mixture over the chocolate base, using a swirling motion to create an artistic, mesmerizing pattern.
- Final Touch: Drag a knife or toothpick through the layers, intricately intertwining the red velvet cheesecake and chocolate elements to produce a visually stunning design.
- Baking Process: Bake until the edges firm up slightly while maintaining a subtle jiggle in the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Setting: Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, enabling flavors to meld and the texture to stabilize for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Optimize Baking Temperature: Maintain exact 350°F to prevent overbaking or underbaking, which can compromise the brownie’s texture and moisture.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature and smoothly whipped to avoid lumps, creating a silky, uniform cheesecake layer.
- Marbling Magic: Swirl gently and sparingly when combining layers to achieve beautiful, intricate patterns without overmixing.
- Storage Strategy: Cool completely before cutting, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to preserve freshness and flavor integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg