Description
Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Brownies with a delightful cream cheese swirl for a perfect Valentine’s Day treat or anytime you crave a fudgy, chocolatey dessert.
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Mix the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well. Stir in flour and salt just until combined.
- Prepare cream cheese swirl: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the brownie batter into the pan, spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 28–32 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Lift out and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a deeper red color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a fudgier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
