Description
Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Brownies with a luscious cream cheese swirl for the ultimate dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, salt, red food coloring, and vinegar until well combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time. Sift in cocoa powder and flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Pour batter into prepared pan, reserving 1/4 cup for swirling.
- Make Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over brownie batter, then add dollops of reserved batter. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, increase cocoa powder to 1/3 cup.
- Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
