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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies – thick and fudgy homemade brownies in a deep dark red color, swirled with cream cheese throughout. Red Velvet Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies look just as good as they taste!
I think we all know that brownies are probably my favorite thing. There is just something about homemade brownies that makes them extra special. And when you make brownies from scratch it means you can do things like make red velvet cheesecake brownies!
This time of year red velvet is the hit of every in any way shape or form. I made this red velvet skillet cookie last year and it is so good served warm topped with ice cream. Definitely a good way to end your Valentine’s Day.
These red velvet cream cheese swirl brownies are super fudgy and the perfect Valentine’s day treat. You get 2 desserts in one! A fudgy brownie and a swirl of vanilla cheesecake all in one!
Knowing how to make brownies is super easy. For this version I melted the chocolate and butter together, in a small sauce pan on the stove. You do not want to get it too hot, or you will cook the eggs when you when you mix them in. So a low heat is perfect and makes for super fudgy brownies.
If you are a big red velvet fan, check out these Red Velvet Muffins for a fun breakfast idea!
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Bars are another favorite with a swirl of cheesecake in the middle. I mean, can you ever really go wrong with a cream cheese swirl?
Brownies made from scratch are the best kind. This are a bright red color with a hint of chocolate, and plenty of tang for the classic red velvet flavor. They are sweet, but not overly sweet, so they are a great way to end a meal.
Skip the box mix brownies, or the red velvet brownies that start with a box mix of some kind. These homemade brownies are so much better, and only take a tiny bit more work to make!
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- red food coloring
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray well with non-stick spray.
- In a saucepan melt butter and chocolate together over medium-low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and mix in sugar, buttermilk and vanilla until well blended. Whisk in eggs until smooth. Mix in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour into prepared baking pan, reserving 1/3 cup of batter.
- In a bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Drop dollops of cream cheese mixture over the top of the batter. Using a knife, swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter. Top with the reserved batter and swirl again.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Brownies and cream cheese are two of my favorite things!! These look delicious!
These brownies are absolutely ahhmaaazing!! That swirl…YUM!!!
You really nailed it with this one! Such a perfect treat for Valentine’s day!
I’m swooning over these! This sounds like the perfect combination of all of my favorites things!
tried everything but can’t download Red Velvet cream cheese brownies. Keep hitting the brownies picture no luck. What to do?
Click on the blue words above that say Red Velvet Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies – that is the link to the recipe. https://goo.gl/77J6BA
Red velvet! Count me in for a pan! I love them!
Ummm yes please! SO perfectly gooey!
Brownies don’t get much better than this.