Description
Indulge in rich and fudgy red velvet brownies layered with a smooth, tangy cream cheese mixture. This delightful dessert combines classic red velvet flavors with moist, chocolatey brownie texture, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Melt Butter and Combine: Melt the unsalted butter over low heat and allow it to cool slightly. Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix gently to incorporate.
- Add Wet Ingredients to Batter: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with red food coloring and vanilla extract until fully blended. Pour this into the flour mixture and stir until combined, forming the brownie batter.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the egg yolk until smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Assemble Layers: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Carefully layer the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter, spreading evenly. Then pour and spread the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant red color without altering the batter consistency.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cream cheese layer.
- Do not overbake to maintain fudgy texture; check with a toothpick starting at 25 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool fully to let the cream cheese layer set properly before cutting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet brownies, cream cheese brownies, fudgy brownies, dessert, chocolate brownies, layered brownies, baked brownies, cream cheese swirl
