Description
Fudgy, vibrant red-velvet brownies topped with a luscious cream cheese swirl.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp red gel food coloring
2 large eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Whisk melted butter, 1 cup sugar, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
Step 3: Add eggs, vanilla, and food coloring; whisk until well combined.
Step 4: Fold in flour and salt until just combined.
Step 5: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and egg yolk.
Step 6: Spread brownie batter in pan, reserving a little; dollop cream cheese mixture on top and swirl with a toothpick.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes and allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps in the swirl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
