We’re no strangers to red velvet desserts, cheesecakes, or brownies, so this marriage felt like a no-brainer. They say that after a while you start mimicking, or even mirroring, your partner—it’s a sign of a strong connection—and I believe that is the case with these red velvet cheesecake brownies. The flavors swirl together and complement each other in a way that just makes sense. The fudginess of the red velvet and the tang of the cheesecake make a beautiful partnership, while the brownie is the perfect base to hold it all together. It’s a true celebration of love.
This dessert is a perfect way to celebrate your loved ones, whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or for any day of the year you want to say I love you.
Did you try making this? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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Ingredients
Brownie Batter
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Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup
(1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 4 oz.
semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup
(200 g.) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup
(110 g.) packed light brown sugar
- 2
large eggs
- 2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp.
red food coloring
- 1 cup
(120 g.) all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp.
unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt
Cheesecake Batter & Assembly
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Brownie Batter
- Step 1Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. Line a 9″ x 9″ pan with parchment, leaving a 2″ overhang on all sides. Grease parchment with cooking spray.
- Step 2In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat butter until melted and barely starts to bubble. Add chips, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Step 3Remove from heat. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar stir with a rubber spatula until combined. Using a handheld mixer on medium speed, add eggs, one at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Continue to beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes more. Add vanilla and red food coloring and beat until combined.
- Step 4In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and fold with a spatula just until flour disappears; do not overmix.
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Cheesecake Batter & Assembly
- Step 1In a medium bowl, using handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Step 2Pour brownie batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Using 2 spoons, dollop cheesecake batter on top of brownie batter, leaving about 1/2″ between each dollop. Swirl mixtures together with a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
- Step 3Bake brownies, tenting pan with foil if edges or top brown too quickly, until a tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan 20 minutes.
- Step 4Using parchment overhang, lift out brownies and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares.
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