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Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl

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These fudgy red velvet brownies feature a dense, moist crumb with a silky cream cheese swirl that adds a tangy, creamy lift to the rich cocoa and red velvet flavors. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they are perfect for celebrations or midweek cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined and slightly glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stop folding as soon as no flour patches remain to avoid overmixing.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese swirl by beating the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using a mixer.
  7. Add the powdered sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined and silky.
  8. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter in 6-8 spoonfuls.
  10. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently drag through the cream cheese and brownie batter to create swirls. Use light, deliberate figure-eight or loop patterns.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, starting to check at 30 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  12. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out and slice into squares.

Notes

Softened cream cheese is key to a smooth swirl; avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies tender. Use Dutch-processed cocoa for best flavor and color. If cream cheese swirl browns too quickly, tent pan with foil halfway through baking. Let brownies cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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