This fudgy and rich red velvet cream cheese swirl brownie recipe by Whisk n Fold will surely impress any crowd. It’s very moist, delicious, and satisfying – the taste is as good as how it looks! Don’t worry if you haven’t baked before, as this is an easy and no-fail recipe.
Ingredients:
Red velvet brownie batter:
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of flour
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon of distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Cream cheese batter:
- 8.5 oz of cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 340 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 7″ square baking tin with parchment paper.
Step 2:
Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until pale and creamy.
Step 3:
Beat in one egg at a time. Next, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of distilled white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
Step 4:
Sift 1 cup of flour and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into the mixture, then add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold the mixture gently until well incorporated.
Step 5:
Reserve 1/4 cup of red batter and transfer the rest into the prepared tin.
Step 6:
With a clean mixer or bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. After that, add 1 egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 7:
Pour the cream cheese batter on top of the red brownie batter and then get your reserved red batter and dot the top. Using a knife or stick, create swirls in the top layer.
Step 8:
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until it has set.
Step 9:
Once done baking, let it cool completely then refrigerate. Serve and enjoy!