Description

Decadent and fudgy red velvet brownies with a tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfectly balanced between cakey and fudgy, with a festive red hue ideal for holidays or any time of year.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp red food coloring

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)

1 egg yolk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for swirl)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until fully combined.
Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan, reserving a couple of tablespoons for swirling.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, then add the reserved batter on top.
Swirl the batters together with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Notes

Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Double the cream cheese swirl for a richer cheesecake flavor.

Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 265
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg