Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar, then whisk in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract, red food coloring, vinegar, and cocoa powder. Stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of brownie batter in another bowl and pour the remainder into the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; mix in powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer.
- Dollop reserved brownie batter on top and swirl gently with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until set; let cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg