Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- For the vanilla cheesecake filling, add cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla to a bowl. Whisk on medium-low speed until a creamy mixture forms. Set aside.
- For the chocolate cheesecake filling, add chocolate and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments until melted into a smooth ganache. Set aside.
- Whisk cream cheese with sugar for the chocolate cheesecake filling until creamy. Fold in the ganache until combined. Set aside.
Brownie Batter Preparation
- For the red velvet brownie batter, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it has browned slightly. Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate.
- In a large bowl, whisk white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla on high speed until pale and frothy (3-4 minutes).
- Whisk in vinegar, red food color, and the butter/chocolate mixture until combined.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold until just combined. Optionally fold in chopped chocolate.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (conventional) and line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Layer the brownie batter and cheesecake fillings as desired in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist, sticky crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies rest in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for 1 hour before slicing.
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Notes
Feel free to personalize your brownies by swapping cream cheese for mascarpone or adding a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
