Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies is an easy recipe that combines two favorite desserts, brownies and cheesecake. A homemade red velvet brownie cake is topped with a creamy cheesecake batter and baked to perfection. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and any celebration!
When everyone loves red velvet cake and everyone loves cheesecake, it's was a no-brainer that I needed to develop a recipe that combines both favorites.
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Red Velvet Brownies
I took things a step further and went with brownies as the red velvet cake layer so all you need is a bowl to make the batter.
No mixer necessary.
A creamy cheesecake batter that is lightened with a touch of sour cream became the crowning glory for this Valentine's Day dessert.
Top your cheesecake brownies with holiday sprinkles for Christmas or rainbow sprinkles for birthday celebrations!
Every bite of our red velvet cheesecake recipe is bursting with red velvet brownie and cheesecake, a winning combination.
Just ask your taste buds, they’ll agree for sure that red velvet brownies are the way to go.
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Red Velvet FAQ’s
What is red velvet cake?
Red velvet cake is a chocolate cake, typically made with cocoa powder, buttermilk and vinegar and is red in color from food coloring.
What is the traditional icing for a red velvet cake?
Traditionally, cream cheese icing is used when frosting a red velvet cake.
What is the origin of the red velvet cake?
The Adams Extract company claims to be the creator of the red velvet cake in the 1920s. However, The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City also claims that the red velvet cake got its origins on its menu and was very popular there in the 1950s.
How to make red velvet cheesecake brownies
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
For the brownie layer:
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Line a 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan with foil. Be sure to leave a 2-inch overhang of foil then spray with cooking spray.
- In a bowl combine flour, cocoa powder and salt.
- Combine melted butter and 1 ½ cups sugar in another bowl.
- Add eggs, vanilla and red gel food color stirring until blended.
- Gradually add in the reserved flour mixture, stirring until combined.
- Spread in prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
For the cheesecake layer:
- Whisk the cream cheese and ½ cup sugar together until blended.
- Add in the sour cream, egg and vanilla.
- Carefully spread the cheesecake batter over the partially baked brownie layer.
- Bake an additional 25 minutes or until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Cool completely.
- Cut into 16 pieces and top with whipped topping and valentine sprinkles.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Add peppermint extract to the brownie batter for a peppermint mocha flavor
- Make for the Christmas holidays and top with red and green sprinkles
- Stir in your favorite sprinkles for a festive touch
- Add mini chocolate chips to the batter
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for cheesecake brownies:
- all purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- salt
- butter
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- red gel food color
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- whipped topping
- Valentine sprinkles
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
Brownie:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10 Tablespoons butter , melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon red gel food color
Cheesecake:
- 1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese , at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Valentine sprinkles
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Instructions
Brownie:
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang and spray with cooking spray.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder and salt in a bowl and reserve.
- In another bowl combine melted butter and 1 ½ cups sugar.
- Stir in eggs, vanilla and red gel food color until blended.
- Add reserved flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Transfer to prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
Cheesecake:
- Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until blended.
- Stir in sour cream, egg and vanilla.
- Evenly spread cheesecake batter over partially baked brownie layer and bake an additional 25 minutes or until cheesecake layer is set.
- Cool completely.
Toppings:
- Using foil overhang, lift brownies out of pan and cut into 16 pieces.
- Top with whipped topping and valentine sprinkles.
Notes
- Add peppermint extract to the brownie batter for a peppermint mocha flavor
- Make for the Christmas holidays and top with red and green sprinkles
- Stir in your favorite sprinkles for a festive touch
- Add mini chocolate chips to the batter
These look and sound delicious. The only question I have is: in 2 spots of your recipe, it says 9x9 pan, but 1 spot says 9x13, so I am gathering it is a 9x9 pan.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Gwen!! Miss you.
Hi Becky, thanks so much for bringing that to my attention. My original recipe was made in a 13-inch x 9-inch baking pan. Not sure how that got changed to another size. I'm going to edit that now! You could also bake them in a 9-inch x 9-inch baking pan but it would just take more time because the layers would be thicker and need more time to bake through. Miss you too! seems like so long ago we were at the retreat together! Happy holidays to you and your family too!