Red Velvet Swirl Brownies Recipe

Hey Frenns!!! No, I did not misspell Galentine’s Valentine’s Day, I spelled it correctly. Apparently, Galentine’s Day is a “thing.” LOL So I wanted to share this wonderful recipe with you that I adapted from several recipes I saw online.

I will list the steps and ingredients below. I used the heart shaped molds to make mine.

Red Velvet Swirl Brownies

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Ingredients

For Brownies

• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 stick butter (salted) melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tsp liquid red food coloring
• 3/4 tsp white vinegar
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour sifted

For Cheesecake Swirl

• 8 oz cream cheese room temperature and softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

To Make Brownies:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. Make the brownie layer first:
• In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs together. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl until melted completely. Add melted butter to mixer.
• Mix on low and add each ingredient individually ensuring each is mixed before adding the next: 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar.
• Whisk in the eggs you beat and set aside earlier.
• Fold in the flour until completely incorporated.
• Place the brownie batter into prepared baking pan (sprayed first with baking spray) leave a few Tablespoons for the "swirl".

To Make Cheesecake Topping:

• With a mixer on medium speed, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl until completely smooth.
• Drop cream cheese mixture on top of the prepared brownie batter.
• Add the last few tablespoons of brownie batter.
• Use a fork or toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
• Bake the brownies for 30-45min or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Check at 30 min they may be done.
• Allow the brownies to cool completely before eating. Enjoy!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, cream cheese brownies, red velvet