Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy brownies with rich red velvet and creamy cheesecake swirls—perfect for indulgent occasions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Red Velvet Brownie Layer

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon red food coloring, liquid or gel
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

→ Cheesecake Layer

09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing edges to overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until fully combined.
03 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Reserve 1/4 cup red velvet batter for swirling. Spread remaining batter evenly across prepared pan.
05 - In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy and lump-free.
06 - Pour cheesecake mixture over red velvet batter and spread evenly to edges.
07 - Dollop reserved red velvet batter in spoonfuls across cheesecake surface. Draw a knife or skewer through batter to create decorative swirls.
08 - Bake for 35 minutes until center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between fudgy brownie and tangy cheesecake makes every bite feel like two desserts in one.
  • They look stunning with those crimson swirls, so they always impress without extra effort.
  • You can make them ahead and keep them chilled, which means less stress when company comes over.
02 -
  • Do not skip the chilling time, warm cheesecake brownies will crumble and lose their clean swirl when you try to cut them.
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable, cold cream cheese will leave lumps no matter how long you beat it.
03 -
  • Wipe your knife clean between each cut to keep the swirls sharp and beautiful.
  • For deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular unsweetened cocoa.
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