Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat), softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine butter, melted chocolate, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix well.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Spread most of the brownie batter in the pan, saving a few spoonfuls for topping.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter.
- Add remaining brownie batter in spoonfuls. Swirl gently with a knife in figure-eights.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Cool completely, then chill before slicing for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Brownies, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
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