Description
Sinful Red Velvet Brownies elevate chocolate desserts with their rich crimson hue and luxurious texture. Chocolate lovers will savor each velvety bite, experiencing pure decadence that promises romantic indulgence for special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (94 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges extend for easy brownie removal.
- Create a smooth base by whisking melted butter with sugar until fully integrated, then incorporate eggs, vibrant red food coloring, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a uniform texture without overmixing, then transfer most of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Craft a luscious cream cheese swirl by beating cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until achieving a silky consistency.
- Strategically dollop cream cheese mixture across the brownie batter, using a knife to create elegant marbled patterns by dragging the blade through both mixtures.
- Enhance the decorative swirl by drizzling remaining brownie batter over the top, creating additional visual complexity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect fudgy consistency.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment paper edges and slice into decadent squares.
Notes
- Swap red food coloring with natural alternatives like beetroot powder for a healthier, chemical-free option.
- Create gluten-free brownies by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour for dietary restrictions.
- Prevent over-mixing by gently folding dry ingredients to maintain a fudgy, tender brownie texture.
- Cool brownies completely in the pan to help them set and achieve cleaner, more precise slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg