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April 22, 2019

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

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Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are decadently delicious and perfect to share with the special people in your life. They’re absolutely heavenly!

Red velvet cheesecake brownies with chocolate chips stacked high on a white plate on a white wood table.
These red velvet cheesecake brownies are the perfect sweet treat!
First Published: January 27th, 2017… Last Updated: April 22, 2019

Like most busy parents, Mr. Juggling act and I get precious little time together during the week. After long hours at the office, and a 40 mile one way commute, he’s usually exhausted at the end of the day.

4 red velvet cheesecake brownies with chocolate chips in a line on a white plate.

Between the kids, work, my responsibilities to PTA, and lackluster attempt at keeping the house clean, I don’t have much more energy myself. All day, I look forward to the 2-3 hours between when he gets home and bedtime. That’s the time just for “us.”

Recently, I saw a study that said ‘couples who do nothing together are happier.’ But it has to be the right kind of do nothing. Not the kind where we’re sharing space on the couch, but both on our phones and in our own worlds. Quality time doesn’t have to anything elaborate. We’ve found simply watching HGTV can spark fun “what if” conversations and help us reconnect.

Arial view of a red velvet cheesecake brownie with chocolate chips on a white doily placed on a white plate. The plate is on a white wood background and there is a single chocolate chip on the table next to the plate.

And late at night when the kids are in bed, we are always sharing a snack. Mr. Juggling Act loves his salty snacks, while my sweet tooth always rules. My red velvet cheesecake brownies might be the one exception Mr. Juggling Act makes because these babies are so decadently delicious. Imagine the best fudge brownie you have ever had, tempered by the sweet creaminess of the cheesecake swirl. In a word – heavenly.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Shopping List

  • eggs
  • butter
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • salt
  • liquid or gel red food coloring
  • white vinegar
  • all purpose flour
  • cream cheese
  • chocolate chips
Close up of a red velvet cheesecake brownie with chocolate chips sitting on a white doily and on a white plate.

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a close up of a red velvet cheesecake brownie with chocolate chips being held by a woman. The brownie has a bite taken out of it and behind it is a white plate stacked high with more red velvet cheesecake brownies with chocolate chips.

How to Make Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

  1. First, preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or coconut oil; set aside.
  2. Next, for the brownie batter, in a large bowl, beat the eggs in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachments. Add in the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring and vinegar. Mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. Then, to make the cheesecake swirl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Blend in the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Next, drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the brownie mixture. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
  5. Finally, bake for 28-30 minutes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.

Store leftovers in an airtight container the refrigerator for a week.

A full pan of red velvet cheesecake brownies with chocolate chips, uncut. It sits on a white wood table with chocolate chips scattered on it.
PRO TIP – Line the baking pan with parchment paper and these will come out over the pan perfectly!

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

These red velvet cheesecake brownies are perfect for a late night snack. If you love this recipe, I’d love for you to give it 5 stars!

 

Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

These red velvet cheesecake brownies are a delicious dessert or late night snack!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9 large brownies
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Ang Paris

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Ingredients

Brownies

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp liquid or gel red food coloring
  • 3/4 tsp white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Cheesecake swirl

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or coconut oil; set aside.
  • For the brownie batter, in a large bowl, beat the eggs in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachments.
  • Add in the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring and vinegar. Mix until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • To make the cheesecake swirl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Blend in the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the brownie mixture. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2.4mg
Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

As I write this, I’m mourning over the fact that we ate the last two red velvet cheesecake brownies last night. Whether you make these to impress company, or just to share with your honey on the couch late at night, I hope you enjoy this recipe. And for a delicious, bite-sized cheesecake dessert, you have to try my Easy Mini Cheesecakes.

 
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies on a white plate.
A close up of red velvet cheesecake brownies with chocolate chips stacked on a white plate.
a close up of a red velvet cheesecake brownie with chocolate chips being held by a woman. The brownie has a bite taken out of it and behind it is a white plate stacked high with more red velvet cheesecake brownies with chocolate chips.

More Delicious Dessert Recipes:

  • Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
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  1. Dani says

    April 28, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Pinned!!! I cannot wait to make these!

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    • Ang Paris says

      April 29, 2019 at 7:33 am

      Hi Dani! I hope you get a chance to make them soon!!!
      Thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  2. MaryLu McFall says

    April 29, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Getting ready to make these; I’m assuming where to add the flour since it isn’t stated in the recipe. I’m sure these will turn out great. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      April 30, 2019 at 10:18 am

      Hi MaryLu! So sorry about the omission. I have fixed the post.
      I’d love to know how you enjoyed this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  3. Le-Anne Thomson says

    April 24, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    Hi, the recipe doesn’t indicate the quantity of sugar for the brownie mix?

    Reply
    • Ang Paris says

      April 25, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      So sorry! There should 1 cup of sugar in the brownie batter. 🙂

      Reply

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