Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Indulge in the decadent delight of red velvet cheesecake brownies, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate flavor and creamy cheesecake. These visually stunning treats are not only easy to make but also guarantee to impress at any gathering. With their beautiful red hue and luscious texture, they are the ideal dessert for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, blend the cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until creamy.
- Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and swirl gently with a knife.
- Top with remaining brownie batter and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg