Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

46 mins
Serves 9
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  4. 4Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, cornstarch, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
  5. 5Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, cornstarch, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
  6. 6Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, cornstarch, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
  7. 7Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl.
  8. 8Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl.
  9. 9Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl.
  10. 10Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved.
  11. 11Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved.
  12. 12Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved.
  13. 13Add vinegar and food color. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  14. 14Add vinegar and food color. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  15. 15Add vinegar and food color. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  16. 16Whisk eggs and light brown sugar (for 4-6 minutes) until dissolved and mixture turns into a light pale color.
  17. 17Whisk eggs and light brown sugar (for 4-6 minutes) until dissolved and mixture turns into a light pale color.
  18. 18Whisk eggs and light brown sugar (for 4-6 minutes) until dissolved and mixture turns into a light pale color.
  19. 19Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  20. 20Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  21. 21Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  22. 22Combine egg mixture with browned butter mixture; mix until combined.
  23. 23Combine egg mixture with browned butter mixture; mix until combined.
  24. 24Combine egg mixture with browned butter mixture; mix until combined.
  25. 25Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  26. 26Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  27. 27Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  28. 28Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  29. 29Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  30. 30Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  31. 31Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
  32. 32Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
  33. 33Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
  34. 34Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls.
  35. 35Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls.
  36. 36Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls.
  37. 37Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
  38. 38Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
  39. 39Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
  40. 40Let cool completely before cutting.
  41. 41Let cool completely before cutting.
  42. 42Let cool completely before cutting.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
  • 1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
  • 1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg

Equipment

8x8 inch baking panparchment papersaucepanheatproof bowlwhiskspatula