Here’s a rich and decadent recipe for Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies — fudgy, chocolatey, and swirled with tangy cream cheese. Perfect for holidays, date nights, or just because!
❤️ Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer:
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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Optional: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for extra fudginess)
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
2. Make the Red Velvet Batter
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In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.
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Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring. Mix until smooth.
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Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Pour 3/4 of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Swirl
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
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Drop remaining red velvet batter in between the cream cheese.
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Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the two mixtures together.
4. Bake
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Bake for 28–32 minutes or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
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Cool completely in the pan before cutting.
🍽️ Serve & Store
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Cut into squares and serve as-is or chill for a firmer texture.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer.
Let me know if you’d like a gluten-free version, or want to double it for a 9×13 pan!