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deep-red velvet brownies marbled with a swirl of creamy white cream cheese, in a wide horizontal shot stacked on a festive plate with a dusting of powdered sugar and a few mint leaves, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies

Rich, deep red velvet brownies, swirled with a tangy cream cheese frosting, make for a festive and delicious two-bite treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Whisk the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and red food coloring together until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour and cocoa powder just until combined, then spread most of the batter into a lined 8-inch pan.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and dollop it over the batter.
  4. Drop the remaining red batter on top and swirl with a knife for a marbled look.
  5. Bake at 350F until set, about 30 minutes, then cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Don't over-swirl or the pretty red-and-white marble will muddy.