Description
Rich and fudgy red velvet brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and dotted with chocolate chips. These bars are soft, vibrant, and indulgent with the perfect balance of cocoa flavor and smooth cheesecake richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- In a separate bowl beat the cream cheese with a few spoonfuls of the brownie batter until smooth.
- Spread most of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth swirl.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For neater cuts, chill the brownies briefly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: red velvet brownies, cheesecake brownies, red velvet dessert bars, chocolate cheesecake brownies