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Two Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies with cream cheese swirls are arranged on a white decorative plate, accompanied by a glass jar of milk and a soft white cloth in the background.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Craving rich, fudgy red velvet brownies? This easy recipe delivers a decadent treat with a hint of cocoa and a gorgeous red hue—perfect for parties or cozy nights in!

Course desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make red velvet brownies, red velvet brownies, Red velvet brownies from scratch
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9
Author momma lew

Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients:

  • 8 tbsp. butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tsp. red gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¾ cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt

For the cheesecake swirl:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment, and set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar together.
  4. Add the eggs, white vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring, and mix well to combine.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined.
  7. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Add in the sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mix to combine.
  9. Add 2/3 of the red velvet batter to your baking dish, and smooth out evenly.
  10. Pour the cheesecake mixture over top.
  11. Drop the remaining 1/3 batter over top of the cheesecake in large spoonfuls.
  12. Use a butter knife to swirl the red velvet and cheesecake together.
  13. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center cheesecake part is no longer jiggly.
  14. Allow the brownies to cool, and enjoy.