Decadent Red Velvet Brownies
These Twisted Red Velvet Brownies are a decadent treat that combines the classic flavors of red velvet brownies with a sweet cream cheese mixture (think cheesecake!) and Oreo cookies. Topped with a drizzle of chocolate, the result is a delicious dessert that is sure to please any crowd.
While cheesecake brownies are delicious, why not go a step further and make them red velvet? But don’t stop there – add some Oreo cookies for an extra layer of flavor.
These Twisted Red Velvet Brownies will surely be a hit at any gathering. The delicious brownie recipe starts with homemade red velvet brownie batter. It’s topped with a cream cheese mixture and Oreo cookies and then baked until the cream cheese is set. Once cooled, the brownies are drizzled with melted chocolate for an extra layer of sweetness.
Ingredients
To make these irresistible brownies, you need the following ingredients:
Red Velvet Brownie Layer
- 1 ½ sticks butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup cocoa
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 Oreos, crumbled
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 Oreos, crumbled
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
Add sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar (in this order). Be sure to stir/mix it between each addition.
This is what the mixture will look like.
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
Add the whisked eggs and flour to the cocoa mixture.
Fold until lightly combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the red velvet brownie mixture into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle with crushed Oreos.
To make the cream cheese mixture, place cream cheese, sugar, and egg in a mixing bowl.
Blend together until smooth and creamy.
Spoon dollops of cream cheese mixture over brownie batter.
Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter.
Sprinkle additional crushed Oreos on top of the brownies. Bake for 40 minutes.
Let the brownies cool. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
How can you tell when brownies are done?
When brownies are done baking, they should be slightly firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. The edges of the brownies should also be slightly pulling away from the sides of the pan.
Can you freeze red velvet brownies?
Yes, you can freeze red velvet brownies. To do so, wrap the cooled brownies in individual pieces in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to eat, thaw the brownies at room temperature for a few hours before serving. The cookies will become soft after freezing, but they will still be perfectly edible.
Tips & Tricks
- Try using beet powder or natural food coloring to give the brownies a red hue.
- For an extra layer of flavor, try adding some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- If you like vanilla, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- If you want to make these brownies even more decadent, try topping them with a drizzle of melted white chocolate or caramel sauce.
- If you don’t have a 7×11-inch baking dish, you can use a 10-inch round pan or a 9-inch square baking dish.
- If you have leftover Oreo cookies, consider making a batch of Crushed Oreo Cookies. You can thank me later.
Red Velvet Brownies
Equipment
- 7×11-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Red Velvet Brownie Layer
- 1 ½ sticks butter melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup cocoa
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 Oreos crumbled
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 4 Oreos crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 7×11-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In large bowl add butter, sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring and vinegar (in that order), mixing between additions.
- Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and stir into cocoa mix.
- Fold in the flour until lightly combined.
- Pour into greased pan.
- Sprinkle with cookie crumbs.
- Blend together cream cheese, sugar, and egg. Dollop over brownie base. Swirl with knife. Sprinkle with additional cookie crumbs.
- Bake in the prepared oven for 40 minutes.
- Cool. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
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Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Great reviews from my co-workers.
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