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Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Brownies

Indulge in these rich and colorful red velvet brownies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Servings 9 pieces
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes

Ingredients

For the Brownie Batter

  • 1/2 cup melted butter Melted for easy mixing
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp red gel coloring Gel coloring for vibrant color
  • 1 tsp vinegar Helps enhance the texture
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Regular flour
  • Salt to taste Add a pinch

For the Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sugar Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk Room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract
  • 10 pieces chocolate sandwich cookies Chopped

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar.
  • Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, red gel food coloring, and vinegar. Mix until combined.
  • Stir in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until everything is well incorporated.
  • Spread most of the brownie batter into an 8x8-inch baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the chopped chocolate sandwich cookies.
  • Carefully spread this cheesecake filling over the brownie batter.

Assembly & Baking

  • Spoon the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer, spreading it out gently.
  • Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for about 28-34 minutes or until set.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Do not skip chilling the brownies after baking; this allows the flavors to meld together and makes slicing easier. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Calories: 250kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Brownies Recipe, Chocolate Dessert, Cream Cheese Filling, Red Velvet Brownies