Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients:

For the Brownie Base:

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp baking powder

For the Red Velvet Layer:

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup sugar

1 large egg

1 tbsp red food coloring

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅔ cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

¼ cup sugar

1 large egg

½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Brownie Base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment. Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into pan.

Red Velvet Layer: Cream butter and sugar, then add egg, food coloring, vanilla, flour, and salt. Spread over brownie base.

Cheesecake Swirl: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Dollop over red velvet layer and gently swirl with a knife.

Bake: Bake for 45-50 mins, until set. Cool on a wire rack, then chill for 2 hours before slicing.

Quick Facts:

Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins + chilling

Servings: 16 squares

Calories: 280 kcal

Sink your teeth into these stunning swirled treats!