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Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the baking pan.
- Whisk together sugar and melted butter until blended.
- Incorporate wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Add eggs and fold in flour gently until combined.
- Pour brownie batter into the pan, reserving some for topping.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in a separate bowl.
- Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Dollop cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer and spread.
- Dollop reserved brownie batter on top and create swirls.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
Soften cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
Avoid overmixing the brownie batter for a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 50