Red Velvet Brownies with Cheesecake Layer

Red Velvet Brownies with Cheesecake Layer For the Red Velvet Brownie Layer: 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter 3 tbsp (20g) natural cocoa powder 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar 1 3/4 cups (350g) powdered sugar 3/4 cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 3 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 3 tbsp (45g) olive oil 1 1/2 tsp (7g) gel red food coloring 1 teaspoon (5g) white vinegar For the Cheesecake Layer: 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5g) cornstarch 1/2 tsp (2g) vanilla extract 2 tbsp (30g) sour cream, room temperature 1 large egg, room temperature Method: 1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. 2. Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, sour cream ,corn starch and sugar until smooth. 3. Prepare Brownie Layer: Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl. Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved. Add vinegar and food color. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Whisk eggs and light brown sugar (for 4-6 minutes) until dissolved and mixture turns into a light pale color. Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes). Combine egg mixture with browned butter mixture; mix until combined. Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing. Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan. Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer. Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy. Let cool completely before cutting. Tips: Dissolve sugar in eggs for a crackly top. Avoid overmixing. Adjust baking time as needed. #cheesecake #brownie #redvelvet #baking