Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
It’s not officially February in my mind until I roll out the red velvet desserts. From raspberry red velvet cupcakes to homemade red velvet pudding, nothing says “Valentine’s Day” like a confection that’s the color of love. And, quite appropriately, also the color of the devil, given that these square sweets are so dang addicting your taste buds will sing while your skinny jeans shriek.
Red velvet brownies would be spectacular, but I just couldn’t stop there. Red velvet isn’t a bachelor. In fact, red velvet is in a serious, committed relationship with none other than cream cheese frosting. Everywhere red velvet goes, cream cheese frosting is sure to follow. But frosting can quickly steal a brownie’s thunder, which is why I decided to complete the red velvet-brownie love triangle with the next best thing: a creamy layer of cheesecake. Feeling weak in the knees? It looks like you just met your Valentine.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Yield: 9-12 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients:
For the red velvet brownies:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing pan
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon red food coloring
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flourFor the cheesecake filling:
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolkDirections:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease it with butter.
In a large bowl, comine the melted 8 tablespoons butter with the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, food coloring and salt, stirring to combine. Then stir in the white vinegar.
Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl, and then stir them into the brownie batter. Fold in the flour, just until combined, then pour the batter into the prepared pan, reserving 1/4 cup of the batter for the topping.
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a handheld electric mixer), blend together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and egg yolk until well combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over the brownie batter then top the cream cheese with dollops of the remaining brownie batter. Using a sharp knife or toothpick, swirl the cream cheese together with the dollops of brownie batter.
Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely before lifting the parchment out of the pan then slicing and serving.
Kelly's Notes:
Brownies often taste better the second day after they're baked, so feel free to make the brownies in advance and store them in an airtight container.
Recipe adapted from Sunny Anderson.
ashley - baker by nature — February 6, 2013 @ 7:26 am
These are mind blowing! SO vibrant and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Jess — February 6, 2013 @ 9:30 am
Oh I love this idea, Kelly – you’ve managed to fit all of my favorite things into one pan! Can’t wait to try this out. Beautiful pictures too – that first shot totally got me!
sally @ sallys baking addiction — February 6, 2013 @ 11:33 am
Kelly. You are my idol. Seriously! I’ve been wanting to make red velvet cheesecake brownies for ages and have never found the right recipe! These are everything I’ve been searching for! And they are so stunning. I’d love to make them this weekend. My valentine and I thank you for the recipe!!
Kelly Senyei replied: — February 10th, 2013 @ 7:14 pm
So glad, Sally! Enjoy!
sarah k @ the pajama chef — February 6, 2013 @ 12:11 pm
oh goodness…these look so beautiful! great job kelly
Susan — February 6, 2013 @ 12:19 pm
Wow – these are gorgeous! And, now I’m craving them!
Maureen C Berry — February 6, 2013 @ 1:05 pm
Wow. These look great Kelly. I think I just figured out where I can find the two pounds I lost!
Rachel @ Bakerita — February 6, 2013 @ 1:30 pm
Wow – these look phenomenal! Definitely going on my must-make list for Valentine’s Day. These sounds like dessert perfection. Love your photos as well!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar — February 6, 2013 @ 3:09 pm
These are PERFECT for the upcoming holiday! Love this idea!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan — February 6, 2013 @ 4:13 pm
Oh my oh my, I love love love these!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough — February 6, 2013 @ 5:37 pm
These are GORGEOUS. Almost too pretty to eat — almost.
Cassie | Bake Your Day — February 6, 2013 @ 5:56 pm
These are stunning, Kelly! We are big brownie fans around here, now I want some red velvet brownies!
JanetFCTC — February 6, 2013 @ 8:29 pm
I want to marry these brownies. Nuff said
Kristi @ Cherry Jasmine — February 6, 2013 @ 9:48 pm
Kelly, these look absolutely fabulous – and such a gorgeous presentation! I would love to make these!
Kelly Senyei replied: — February 10th, 2013 @ 7:14 pm
Thanks so much, Kristi!
Jessica — February 8, 2013 @ 1:39 am
I need like 234231 of these! They look so good Kelly!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. — February 8, 2013 @ 1:07 pm
These look amazing! I agree, red velvet = Valentine’s Day!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl — February 8, 2013 @ 11:55 pm
These sound SO tasty, and how perfect they would be for Vday!!
Lizzie — February 9, 2013 @ 7:37 pm
These turned out so delicious! Thanks for the great recipe.
Kelly Senyei replied: — February 10th, 2013 @ 7:13 pm
So glad you enjoyed them, Lizzie!
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JJ - 84thand3rd — February 10, 2013 @ 7:26 pm
What a great idea and you are right – where there is red velvet there must be cream cheese icing! Happy for Valentine’s Day
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Averie @ Averie Cooks — February 11, 2013 @ 12:28 am
Kelly, they’re beautiful! I can almost taste the layers…the richness of them, the flavor, the whole thing. Mmmm, delish!
Carla @ Carlas Confections — February 12, 2013 @ 2:03 pm
These are definitely my new valentine! In love already
So beautiful
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maggie — February 13, 2013 @ 3:22 pm
you should give credit where credit is due:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/red-velvet-swirl-brownies-recipe/index.html
Kelly Senyei replied: — February 13th, 2013 @ 3:25 pm
Hi Maggie, I link to the recipe source above where it says “Recipe adapted from Sunny Anderson.”
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Anael — February 18, 2013 @ 10:05 am
I made those for V-Day and they were absolutely amazing!
though my recepie did not turn out quite as red as yours! (mine was dark red really) how did you get suck a vibrant red in your mixture?
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I need this in my life!! Love the colors and swirls!
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Ahhh…my mouth is watering…This will make for a nice weekend treat. Hehehe, I try to limit myself or else I’ll be in big trouble!
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Wow! I made these the other day and like all your desserts these were amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
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Christina — April 7, 2013 @ 9:21 pm
Just made these and WOW. Soooooo yummy! Best brownies I’ve ever made.
Zachary — April 8, 2013 @ 3:29 pm
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Kelly Senyei replied: — April 8th, 2013 @ 3:38 pm
Thanks so much for the heads up, Zachary! I am contacting them now.
Darron — April 12, 2013 @ 5:53 pm
Ok to refrigerate overnight?
Sofia — April 13, 2013 @ 7:52 am
This looks amazing!
But please can someone help me? how much is one cup? I have always baked with dls and mls and I am unfamiliar with cups. Seems like there are different measurements for UK/Australian/American cups.
Thank you already:)
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Emma Allbright — April 24, 2013 @ 11:30 am
I made a batch of these beauties last night and they were delicious, not to rich and not to bland. I did use small dollop’s of the cheese cake batter and it made deep, luxurious ribbons of white, which contrasted beautifully with the red. My husband adored them and was pretty upset when he found out that I took a few to work for my co-workers! Great recipe Kelly!
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Thank you so much for this recipe! Im making them for the fifth time tonight to take to a work party tomorrow! Simply fabulous
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