Decadent red velvet brownies swirled with a rich cream cheese layer. Perfect for chocolate lovers, gifting, and holiday treats.
Red Velvet Brownies:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp red gel food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
Melt butter and mix in sugar, eggs, vanilla, red coloring, and vinegar.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, and salt. Combine with wet mixture. Set aside ¼ cup batter.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour red velvet batter into pan. Spoon cream cheese on top. Drizzle reserved batter and swirl gently.
Bake 28–32 minutes. Cool completely, then chill 1 hour before slicing.
Add crushed Oreos or chocolate chips for variation.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant red.
Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.