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Decadent Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownie Bars

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Rich, velvety red velvet brownie bars with creamy cheesecake swirls, perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a marbled, dreamy effect.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel works best)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour about two-thirds of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Dollop cheesecake mixture on top in spoonfuls. Drop remaining red velvet batter over cheesecake in small blobs.
  6. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the cheesecake and red velvet batter together in a figure-eight or circular motion to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. Edges should be set and slightly pulling away from the pan.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Use parchment paper edges to lift bars out of the pan and cut into squares or rectangles.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth swirls. Do not overmix batter to keep bars tender. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even cooking. Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Avoid baking longer than recommended to prevent dryness.

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