Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Rich red velvet brownies swirled with an easy vanilla cheesecake layer. A simple dessert that looks impressive and tastes even better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: brownies
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Mix cake mix, oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Dollop cheesecake mixture over brownie batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, until set.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Don’t over-swirl. A few gentle passes with a knife gives you a prettier marbled look.
- Let them cool completely before cutting. This makes a huge difference in texture and appearance.