Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Delicious red velvet cheesecake brownies with a rich, fudgy texture and a creamy cheesecake layer.

By @iramsfoodstory

Original recipe source

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.33 cup semi sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 1.75 cup powdered sugar
• 0.75 cup all purpose flour
• 0.75 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth using a blender.
3. Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once it turns golden brown, transfer to a heatproof bowl.
4. Add cocoa powder, olive oil, vanilla extract, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and red food coloring to the browned butter. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
6. Add powdered sugar to the egg mixture and mix until fully combined for 1-2 minutes.
7. Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, mixing until combined.
8. Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
9. Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan. Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
10. Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy. Let cool completely before cutting.