Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Red Velvet Brownie Base
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1½ teaspoons red food coloring
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Cream Cheese Swirl
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 large egg, room temperature
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 pan completely with parchment paper, making sure it comes up all sides.
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Whisk melted butter and sugar until glossy. Add eggs and whisk for about 2 minutes until slightly foamy - this gives you that perfect crackly top! Mix in vanilla and red food coloring until even.
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Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined with no dry streaks. Spread this gorgeous red batter evenly in your lined pan.
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Mix room temperature cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth and creamy. Drop generous dollops all over the red velvet batter.
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Use a butter knife to make big, beautiful swirls through both batters, creating that signature marbled look.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Let cool completely before cutting into 9 large or 16 smaller squares.
# Notes:
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Room temperature ingredients are crucial for smooth cream cheese mixture
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Don't overmix after adding flour for fudgier brownies
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The longer whisk time for eggs creates that classic crackly top