Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies (Printer-Friendly Version)
Fudgy red velvet combined with creamy cheesecake swirled over a moist brownie base.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Brownie Batter
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Cooking spray
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170 g unsalted butter
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115 g semisweet chocolate chips
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200 g granulated sugar
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110 g packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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10 ml pure vanilla extract
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10 ml red food coloring
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120 g all-purpose flour
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21 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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5 g kosher salt
→ Cheesecake Batter & Assembly
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1 large egg
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227 g cream cheese
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50 g granulated sugar
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Position oven rack in center and preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 23 cm x 23 cm pan with parchment paper, leaving a 5 cm overhang on all sides. Grease parchment with cooking spray.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until it slightly bubbles. Add chocolate chips, reduce heat to low, and stir frequently until melted, about 2 minutes.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in granulated and brown sugars using a rubber spatula until mixed. Using a handheld mixer at medium speed, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Continue beating until mixture is pale and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla extract and red food coloring until evenly blended.
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture gently with a spatula until flour is just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
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In a medium bowl, beat egg, cream cheese, and granulated sugar at medium-high speed using a handheld mixer until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Using two spoons, dollop cheesecake batter on top, spacing about 1.25 cm apart. Swirl both batters gently with a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
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Bake, tenting pan with foil if edges brown too quickly, until a tester inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove and allow to cool in pan for 20 minutes.
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Lift brownies out of pan using parchment overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Use parchment overhang to easily remove the brownies from the pan for clean slicing.