Description
Fudgy red velvet brownies meet creamy cheesecake in this irresistible dessert! Perfect for parties or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Make the Brownie Layer: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
- Add the flour and red food coloring. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently spread the cheesecake batter over the brownie batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezing: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, brownies, dessert, baking, chocolate, cream cheese
