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Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Brownies Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent Cookies and Cream Red Velvet Brownies, featuring a vibrant red velvet brownie base layered with a creamy cookies and cream cheesecake topping, studded with crushed Oreos. This dessert combines the classic flavors of red velvet and cookies and cream, baked to perfection with a beautifully swirled finish, perfect for any special occasion or treat.

Ingredients

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Red Velvet Brownie Base

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 to 10 Oreos, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Make Brownie Batter: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing. Reserve a few spoonfuls of batter for swirling later, then spread the remaining batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  3. Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy. Carefully fold in the crushed Oreos to distribute them evenly throughout the cheesecake mixture.
  4. Assemble Layers: Spread the cookies and cream cheesecake mixture evenly over the red velvet brownie base. Drop small dollops of the reserved brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer, then use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the brownie batter into the cheesecake for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 32 minutes. The edges should be set and the center slightly soft but not wet. A toothpick inserted may come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to ensure the layers set well. Once cooled, lift the brownies out using the parchment overhang, slice into squares, and serve. Enjoy this rich, creamy, and delicious treat!

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smoother batter and cheesecake texture.
  • If you prefer a less intense red color, reduce the red food coloring slightly.
  • Ensure not to overbake to keep the center moist and fudgy.
  • For easier clean slices, chill the brownies in the refrigerator before cutting.
  • Feel free to substitute Oreos with any chocolate sandwich cookies of your choice.

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