Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in white vinegar and a pinch of salt. Finally, fold in the flour until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture on top and use a knife to swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Let the brownies sit for at least an hour for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Adjust the amount of food coloring based on how vibrant you want the red velvet to appear. For a more natural option, beet juice or powder can be used.
Ensure the cream cheese mixture is smooth to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing to allow the cheesecake swirl to set properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg