Chewy Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies - Sweet Fix Baker

There’s something irresistible about Chewy Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies. If you love red velvet cake, this recipe is for you. They’re easy to make and impressive enough to share. The combination of rich brownie and creamy cheesecake swirls makes it a must-have on any dessert table

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until smooth. Mix in the flour until just combined.

In a different bowl (for the red velvet brownie layer) whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until well combined

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients on slow or medium speed until just incorporated

Reserve 3 tablespoons of the brownie batter and pour the remaining red velvet brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Add a layer of the cheesecake batter mixture on top.

spoon dollops of the reserved chocolate brownie batter mixture over the top of the cheesecake layer. And gently swirl the layers together.

Bake for 35 minutes, then place a piece of foil a bit larger than the pan on top. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 24 pieces.