Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth using a blender for the cream cheese layer.
  4. 4Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
  5. 5Once the butter turns golden brown, transfer it to a heatproof bowl.
  6. 6Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and food color to the browned butter.
  7. 7Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  8. 8In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
  9. 9Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined (1-2 minutes).
  10. 10Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, and mix until combined.
  11. 11Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter.
  12. 12Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  13. 13Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  14. 14Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie layer.
  15. 15Top with the remaining brownie batter.
  16. 16Add the reserved cream cheese mixture and make swirls.
  17. 17Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
  18. 18Let cool completely before cutting.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

8x8 inch panparchment papermixing bowlblendersaucepanheatproof bowlwhisk

Tips

  • Be careful not to overmix the brownie batter when adding flour and chocolate chips.