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Red velvet cheesecake brownies arranged on parchment paper.
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5 from 24 votes

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

These chewy, fudgy red velvet cheesecake brownies with swirls of brownie batter and smooth, creamy cheesecake are the perfect indulgent treat. These decadent brownies are the perfect mashup of chocolatey, sweet, and tangy flavors!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Ashley Boyd

Ingredients

Red Velvet Brownie Layer

Cheesecake Layer

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8" baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar with an electric handheld mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs to the bowl and beat with the mixer until the mixture is slightly foamy and small bubbles start to appear. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and salt and mix on medium until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Scrape down the bowl, add the flour, and mix on medium until no more streaks of dry flour are visible. Do not overmix the batter.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out into an even layer. Set the pan aside while you mix the cheesecake batter.
  • Add the softened cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to a medium mixing bowl and beat with the handheld mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Using a spoon, drop dollops of cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter. Use a butter knife to swirl the cheesecake and brownie batters together.
  • Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Check the brownies by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done.

Notes

  • If you use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, the chocolate flavor will not be as rich and the brownies will have a lighter, more vibrant red color.
  • You may use a natural red food coloring instead of traditional red food color if you are avoiding artificial ingredients. Your brownies may have a less vibrant color depending on the food coloring you use.
  • Leftover red velvet cheesecake brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 16.9g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg