Description
Red velvet cheesecake brownie bars blend luxurious chocolate and creamy cheesecake into one irresistible dessert. Delightful layers of rich flavors promise a sensational treat that will satisfy sweet cravings and impress guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Sweet Base:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 ⅓ cups (265 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring overhanging edges for effortless removal. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for baking.
- Craft the red velvet brownie foundation by whisking melted butter and granulated sugar until silky. Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and vibrant red food coloring, blending until harmonious. Gently fold sifted cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the liquid mixture, maintaining a light touch to prevent overmixing.
- Distribute the red velvet batter across the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to create an even base. Set aside a small portion of the batter for decorative swirling later.
- Construct the creamy cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese and sugar until luxuriously smooth. Introduce an egg and vanilla extract, mixing until perfectly integrated. Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create an artistic marbled effect by dotting reserved red velvet batter across the cheesecake surface. Use a toothpick or thin knife to delicately weave the colored droplets, generating an elegant swirled pattern.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven, allowing the bars to bake for 30-35 minutes. Look for a set center and a clean toothpick test as indicators of perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to achieve optimal texture and firmness.
- Once thoroughly chilled, lift the dessert from the pan using parchment paper edges. Slice into precise squares, presenting a visually stunning and decadent treat ready to be savored.
Notes
- Customize the red food coloring amount to achieve your desired vibrant red shade without affecting the batter’s consistency.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing during cheesecake layer preparation.
- Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to maintain a tender, fudgy texture that doesn’t become tough or dense.
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to help them set properly and enhance the flavor melding between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg