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    Best Ever Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

    Published: Feb 8, 2012 · Modified: Feb 19, 2025 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are moist and delicious with a swirl of cream cheese all around. They are not only delicious but pretty too.

    I have a fascination with brownie recipes, and who wouldn’t love some cheesecake-swirled brownies 

    Sliced Red Velvet Cream cheese Brownies with a glass of milk and red straws.
    Jump to:
    • Why I Love These Brownies
    • Ingredients
    • Directions:
    • Notes:
    • Related Recipes:
    • Brownie Recipe 
    • Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

    Why I Love These Brownies

    Who doesn’t love Red Velvet Desserts?  Cheesecake?  Brownies? Then to combine them all together! These Red Velvet brownies are so moist, they are sure to be a hit at your next party.

    These brownies are made in two parts. First, you will make the red batter. Next, you will make the cheesecake mixture. My favorite pan to do this in is the 9″ square pan. It doesn’t make them too thick but not too thin either. You will get about 16 brownies out of each batch.

    Once you make the cheesecake batter you will dollop it into the pan. I make about 4 or 5 spoonfuls. Then just swirl the two colors together with a knife, but not so much that you can’t see the two distinct colors.

    Also, don’t overbake the brownies. Remember they will continue baking about 5 minutes once you take them out of the oven. So follow the time on the recipe.

    My daughter always requests this for her school parties. Sometimes I make them just in squares and other times I use a heart cookie cutter.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies.
    • Red Food Coloring
    • Vinegar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Butter
    • Chocolate Chips

    For a complete list of ingredients and quantities scroll to the recipe below.

    Directions:

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease. A 9″ Pan gives you 16 thinner brownies whereas an 8″ gives you 9 thicker brownies.
    • In a small, heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together in the microwave. Stir with a fork until very smooth. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring. Add in the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. 
    • The batter should be red. Add flour and salt to the bowl and stir until everything is just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Pour into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
    • In a medium bowl add the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk. Use a hand mixer to blend until no lumps remain. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, add to the brownie mix on top. Take a knife and make swirls into the cream cheese and brownie mix.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until brownies and cheesecake are set. A brownie knife inserted into the cheesecake mixture should come out clean and the edges will be lightly browned. Do not overbake. Refrigerating the brownies will make cutting easier. 

    Notes:

    • The White Vinegar will make the Red Batter Stand Out.
    • You will not taste the Vinegar. Refrigerate brownies for at least 1 hour to get the best knife cuts.
    • You can get 9 or 16 brownies depending on the size pan you use. 
    • An 8″ pan will take approx 35 minutes to bake while a 9″ pan will take about 30 minutes to bake. 
    Sliced Red Velvet Brownies on a pan with a bite missing from one brownie.

    What I used to create these Red Velvet Brownies

    • Red Food Coloring
    • Vanilla Extract
    • 9 X 9 Pan

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      Mint Cheesecake Brownies
    • Easy Cookies and Cream Brownies
    • Red Velvet Swirl Fudge Recipe
    • Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

    If you loved this recipe and made it, please give it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! Leave me a comment about your experience with this recipe. You can also pin it to Pinterest or share it on Facebook.

    Brownie Recipe 

    Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

    Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are a moist brownies with rich cream cheese added into the mix and baked to perfection. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 brownies
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: Candi Elm

    Ingredients  

    Red Velvet Batter

    • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips dark or semi sweet
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 Tablespoon red food coloring
    • 3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
    • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Cheesecake Filling

    • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease. 9" Pan gives you 16 thinner brownies where an 8" gives you 9 thicker brownies.
    • In a small, heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together in the microwave. Stir with a fork until very smooth. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring. Add in the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. 
    • The batter should be red. Add flour and salt to the bowl and stir until everything is just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Pour into prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
    • In a medium bowl add the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk. Use a hand mixer to blend until no lumps remain. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, add to the brownie mix on top. Take a knife and make swirls into the cream cheese and brownie mix.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until brownies and cheesecake are set. A brownie knife inserted into the cheesecake mixture should come out clean and the edges will be lightly browned. Do not overbake. Refrigerating the brownies will make cutting easier. 

    Notes

    The White Vinegar will make the Red Batter Really Stand Out. You will not taste the Vinegar. 
    Refrigerate brownies for at least 1 hour to get the best knife cuts. You can get 9 or 16 brownies depending on the size pan you use. 
    An 8″ pan will take approx 35 minutes to bake while a 9″ pan will take about 30 minutes to bake. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. @TheMamaChaos says

      February 08, 2012 at 3:19 am

      These look so good!

      Reply
    2. Sylver Blaque says

      February 08, 2012 at 7:24 pm

      These are BROWNies?? They should call them REDies – as in READY to stuff my face with them – YUM! 🙂
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      Reply
    3. Cindy Carver says

      February 08, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      so next time we get together you'll have these made for me???

      Reply
    4. Alexis Grace says

      February 09, 2012 at 5:54 am

      These are decadent…. insanely.

      Reply
    5. Toni says

      September 02, 2012 at 10:43 am

      How do I make this using boxed red velvet cake? I don’t have time to finely chop chocolate lol or the patience I’d eat it lol

      Reply
      • Candi says

        July 17, 2014 at 9:05 pm

        Just use the cake mix and add the dollops of cream cheese to it and swirl. Easy Peasy.

        Reply
    6. Back tattoo designs says

      September 22, 2012 at 4:10 pm

      Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve visited this site before but after going through many of the posts I realized it’s new to me.

      Nonetheless, I’m certainly happy I stumbled upon it and I’ll be

      bookmarking it and checking back frequently!

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    7. Panthermom3 says

      December 05, 2014 at 4:57 am

      Do you use sweetened or unsweetened chocolate?

      Reply
    8. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

      March 24, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      Thank you for contributing to Motivation Monday!

      Reply
    9. Emily @ The Benson Street says

      January 14, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      So pretty! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. Emily @ The Benson Street.

      Reply
    10. Lindsay says

      January 15, 2016 at 4:03 pm

      OMG this looks AMAZING! I’m going to make these this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing at #merrymonday!

      Reply
    11. Audrey says

      January 16, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Mmm! I love cheesecake brownies. Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty . I hope you will join us again next week.

      Reply
    12. Shannon says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:26 am

      This looks so good and it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
    13. Wendy O'Neal says

      April 02, 2019 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      These are great! They are easy to make and everyone loves them. Love the idea for cutting them in a heart shape too!

      Reply
    14. Sandra says

      April 02, 2019 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy to make and these were devoured! Made two batches for a luncheon. This recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
    15. reesa says

      April 03, 2019 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      OH MY GOODNESS! This is something right up my alley!!! Give me a big glass of milk and I am set!

      Reply
    16. Linda says

      April 03, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! Now I need my milk, Netflix, and these warm brownies. I mean who can say no to red velvet…cheesecake…brownies?

      Reply
    17. Sarah says

      April 03, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, brownies AND cheesecake? Yes please!!

      Reply

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