Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy red velvet brownies, perfect for any special occasion or just a delicious treat!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8 x 8 pan on all sides with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk together until glossy.
- Add the eggs and whisk until it emulsifies and is slightly foamy, about 2 minutes. This will give you that nice crackly top.
- Add the vanilla extract and food coloring and stir to evenly distribute.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and mix until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading into an even layer.
- Next, make the cream cheese swirl. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Drop the cream cheese mixture in large dollops on top of the red velvet brownie batter. Use a butter knife to make big swirls.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing into 9 huge brownies or 16 smaller ones.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Let the brownies cool completely for the best texture when cutting.
- Use gel food coloring for a richer color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg