Red Velvet Brownie
A striking fusion of fudgy red velvet brownie and creamy cheesecake swirls. The deep cocoa flavour paired with the subtle tang of cream cheese creates a balanced, luxurious dessert. With its vibrant colour and velvety texture, this brownie is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Quick Recipe Info
Prep Time: 15 mins
Bake Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6–8
Difficulty: Easy
Equipments Required
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Baking pan
Spatula
Oven
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer
1 cup butter
1½ cups sugar
1 cup curd
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp vinegar
2 cups flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
3 tsp red food colour
For the Cheesecake Layer
1½ cups cream cheese
½ cup condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla
1½ tbsp cornflour
METHOD
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Mix flour and cocoa together and set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add curd, vanilla, and vinegar. Mix well.
Fold in the dry ingredients and red food colour.
Reserve ½ cup batter. Spread remaining batter into prepared pan.
Whisk cheesecake ingredients until smooth.
Pour cheesecake layer over brownie batter.
Add spoonfuls of reserved batter and swirl using a skewer.
Bake 40–45 minutes.
- Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
💡Baker’s Tip
- Use gel food colour for a vibrant red shade.
- Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy.
- Let brownies cool completely before slicing.
📌 Storage Tip
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with cream cheese frosting or vanilla ice cream.