Description
Rich and fudgy red velvet brownies topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring to butter mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over brownie batter. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: red velvet brownies, cream cheese brownies, dessert recipe, easy brownies