Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe
Fudgy red velvet brownies topped with a creamy cheesecake swirl for a stunning dessert.Perfect for holidays, parties, or when you want a bakery-style treat at home.Rich cocoa flavor pairs beautifully with tangy cheesecake in every bite.Simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
- Melted butter – ½ cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
- Cocoa powder – 2 tbsp
- Red food coloring – 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour – ¾ cup
- Salt – ¼ tsp
- Cream cheese softened – 8 oz
- Sugar for cheesecake layer – ¼ cup
- Egg for cheesecake layer – 1 large
- Vanilla extract for cheesecake layer – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter and sugar until smooth, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa powder and red food coloring until combined.
- Fold in flour and salt to create brownie batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread most brownie batter into the pan, reserving a few spoonfuls.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer evenly.
- Drop remaining brownie batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy.
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Chill brownies for cleaner slices.
- Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.