Craving something indulgent? Imagine a rich, velvety red velvet brownie, swirled with a creamy, baked cheesecake filling. The best part? It all comes together in one pan for a simple yet stunning dessert that’s guaranteed to impress.
This recipe is a go-to from our ambassador and food photographer, Annemiek from @Arugulastudio. The delicious creation comes from SortedFood, and we can’t wait for you to try it!
Perfect for any occasion, this dessert combines the richness of red velvet, the fudginess of a brownie, and the smoothness of cheesecake in every bite. Ready to bake? Find the full recipe below and tag us when you make it — we’d love to see your masterpiece!
Ingredients
Brownie Mix
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 25 g cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 large eggs
- 90 g flour
- Belgian Dark Chocolate granola chunks
Cheesecake Mix
- 225 g cream cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 50 g granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20 cm square baking pan with 1 tbsp butter and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar. Whisk in the eggs, then add the flour and mix until smooth.
3. Pour the majority of the batter into the pan, saving about a quarter of it to swirl on top later, along with the cheesecake mix.
4. For the cheesecake layer: whisk together the cream cheese, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mix on top of the brownie batter, then swirl the remaining brownie batter over it. Add in the Belgian Dark Chocolate granola chunks for an extra crunch.
5. Use a spoon to swirl the layers together, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, then let it cool in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into 25 small squares and serving.
These gooey, velvety brownies are the ultimate indulgence — and don’t forget to tag us if you try this delicious recipe!