Red Velvet Brownies Cheesecake Layer (Print)
Fudgy red velvet brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake for a rich, festive dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Red Velvet Brownie Layer
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring
06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, blending until fully combined.
03 - Sift in all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until just incorporated. Spread approximately three-quarters of the red velvet batter evenly into the lined pan, reserving the remainder.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
05 - Pour the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet base and spread into an even layer.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the reserved red velvet batter on top of the cheesecake layer. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl to create a marbled effect.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 33 to 37 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marbled cheesecake swirl is so pretty you'll want to show it off before anyone takes a bite.
- It hits that perfect balance of fudgy brownie and tangy cheesecake—basically two desserts at once.
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- If you try to slice before chilling, the layers will smudge and you'll lose that gorgeous marbling.
- Swirl gently—if you overmix the batters, you end up with pink cheesecake instead of distinct layers.
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- Wait until the brownies are fully chilled before slicing for the cleanest, most defined layers.
- If your cream cheese isn&apost soft, microwave it in short bursts until just pliable to avoid lumps in your cheesecake topping.