Red Velvet Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownies

Name: Red Velvet Cake Mix Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 box Red velvet cake mix (($1.34)); 2 large Eggs (($0.16)); 2/3 cup oil (($0.16)); 8 oz Cream cheese, softened (($1.98)); 1/4 cup Sugar (($0.06)); 1 large Egg (($0.08)); 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (($0.01))

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A rich and creamy dessert made from boxed red velvet cake mix and a fast cheesecake batter. Together they're the perfect dessert and taste as great as they look.

red velvet cheesecake brownie stacked two high on wooden cutting board

If you've ever made a red velvet cake before, then you know that it can be a bit of a pain to get "just right." Trying to make red velvet brownies isn't much easier. Thankfully boxed cake mixes are fast, easy, and super simple to make!

The cheesecake batter is also pretty easy to make- as simple as mixing everything together until smooth. Pair them together, and you have a minimal-prep dessert that tastes great!

These easy red velvet cake mix cheesecake brownies are a tasty treat that everyone can enjoy. With the bright fun colors and richness, they're a special dessert for any occasion.

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🥘 Ingredients
🍽 Equipment Needed
🔪 Instructions
🍴 Recipe Tips
💭 FAQs
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🥘 Ingredients

Boxed red velvet cake mix
Eggs
Butter
Cream cheese
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

🍽 Equipment Needed

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🔪 Instructions

Check out how to make easy red velvet cheesecake brownies with these simple step-by-step instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.

In one mixing bowl combine your melted butter, cake mix, and an egg.

ingredients for cheesecake in bowl and ingredients for brownie in another bowl

In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth. If you use cold cream cheese it will have lumps, try to get them as small as possible- softened cream cheese is ideal.

cheesecake mix in bowl and brownie batter in bowl

In your greased baking dish press the brownie batter down into the pan with your fingers and push up a little on the sides to create a lip.

red velvet brownie batter in pan with cheesecake mix in bowl

Pour the cheesecake batter over the top of the brownie batter and spread it out evenly.

red velvet cheesecake brownie unbaked in dish ready for oven

Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick can come out almost clean.

Let it rest until cooled and then transfer to the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This helps the cheesecake to set.

red velvet cheesecake brownie baked in parchment lined dish

🍴 Recipe Tips

The batter for the brownie mix is very thick, great for a crust, but if you want it a little softer then you can add up to 3 tablespoons of oil or water to the brownie batter.

💭 FAQs

Can I use a 9x13 baking dish?

Yes, you could use that size, but by doing so the cheesecake brownie will be a lot thinner. If you like your dessert bars to be thinner and chewier vs soft and tender, then this could be a great size for you to try.

How many pieces does one recipe make?

If you make yours in an 8x8 then it can be evenly sliced into 9 pieces (as shown). However, I should warn you it's a very rich dessert and if I could re-cut them I'd make the bars half the size because they're very filling. 2-inch by 2-inch squares would be ideal.

How to store cheesecake brownies

Keep your brownies covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can wrap the baking dish in plastic wrap or keep the pieces in an airtight container with parchment paper in between each layer.

red velvet cheesecake brownie on cutting board missing a bite

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