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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

February 10, 2020 by GG 20 Comments

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red velvet cheesecake brownies with holiday sprinkles and text overlay
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies is an easy recipe that combines three favorite desserts, red velvet cake, brownies and cheesecake. A homemade red velvet brownie cake is topped with a creamy cheesecake batter and baked to perfection. 

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

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, and 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.

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.

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 1920’s. However, The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City also claims that the red velvet cake got it’s origins on it’s menu and was very popular there in the 1950’s.

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Valentine Sprinkles in heart shaped dish

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
red velvet cheesecake brownies with holiday sprinkles

Dress up your Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies for the Christmas holidays too with festive sprinkles!

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • 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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Baked in a donut pan, Red Velvet Donuts are so easy to make and take only minutes to bake! An intense red color , cake-like texture and fabulous chocolate flavor guarantee these Red Velvet Donuts will let those special people know just how much they are loved. Top them with a vanilla glaze and valentine sprinkles and love is in the air!

Our Red Velvet Mini Layer Cakes is an easy from scratch cake recipe for your Valentine’s Day dessert. Mini cake layers have a deep intense red color and are flavored with cocoa powder for a delicious chocolate flavor. Frost with a homemade buttercream frosting and decorate with Valentine sprinkles and you’ll have adorable mini layer cakes that are perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.

The ever popular red velvet cupcake has just become a cookie! Topped with a peppermint glaze and crushed candy canes, this easy cookie recipe bakes up into Peppermint Crunch Red Velvet Cookies!





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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

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.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake brownies, red velvet cheesecake
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 172 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
Brownie:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 10 Tbs. butter , melted
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbs. red gel food color
Cheesecake:
  • 1 pkg. (8 ounces) cream cheese , at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Toppings:
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
Brownie:
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch x 9-inch baking pan with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang and spray with cooking spray.

  2. Combine flour, cocoa powder and salt in a bowl and reserve.
  3. In another bowl combine melted butter and 1 ½ cups sugar.
  4. Stir in eggs, vanilla and red gel food color until blended.
  5. Add reserved flour mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Transfer to prepared pan and bake 25 minutes.
Cheesecake:
  1. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until blended.

  2. Stir in sour cream, egg and vanilla.
  3. Evenly spread cheesecake batter over partially baked brownie layer and bake an additional 25 minutes or until cheesecake layer is set.
  4. Cool completely.
Toppings:
  1. Using foil overhang, lift brownies out of pan and cut into 16 pieces.

  2. Top with whipped topping and valentine sprinkles.

Recipe Notes

Makes 16 brownies

Nutrition Facts
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 73mg2%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 101IU2%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Be sure to visit the other bloggers participating in the Valentine’s Day event and check out their recipes!

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Vegan Matcha Rose Shortbread from Carolann of Apron Warrior
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Dark Chocolate and Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
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Chewy Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
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Grapefruit Gin Spritz from Sarah of Chef Sarah Elizabeth
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Salted Caramel Bars from Marybeth of Baby Savers
Cotton Candy Buttercream Cupcakes from Nina of Crazy for Cookies and More
Valentine’s Day Cookie Cake from Bree of Baked Bree
Red Velvet White Chocolate Chips Cookies from Maria of The Cookware Geek
Valentine’s Blondie Bars from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Confetti Cookies from Amy of The Nifty Foodie
Heart of Gold Chocolate Sprinkle Blossoms from Erin of The Spiffy Cookie
Ancho Chili Brownies from Dee of Meatloaf and Melodrama
Heart Shaped Spritz Cookies from Holly of A Baker’s House
Strawberry Macarons from April of April Erhard
Sweetheart Chocolate Pretzel Bites from Nicole of For the Love of Food
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies from Courtney of Know Your Produce
Nutella Chocolate Cupcakes for Two from Sara of Confectionary Tales
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