Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies: The Indulgent Treat You Need
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Indulge in these rich and creamy red velvet brownies topped with a luscious cream cheese layer.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread half the brownie batter in the pan, layer with cream cheese mixture, and top with the remaining brownie batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- Chill the brownies for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg