Can’t decide if you want cheesecake or brownies for dessert? These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are two desserts in one. Two are better than one for sure when it comes to fudgy brownies swirled with cheesecake love!
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You knew one more crazy dessert had to be coming before Valentine’s Day right?
And what is crazier than cheesecake brownies? Not too much! In the spirit of love week, I added some red velvet cake mix to the cheesecake. So if you think about it, this is really three desserts all rolled into one amazing treat! Brownies, cheesecake, AND cake batter? Hold me back!!!
The only way this day could get better is if I had a batch of these chocolate chip cherry cookies…
This week I am going to focus on some happy things. My family, the sunshine, reading my Bible, and eating chocolate. Those are just a few of the things that bring me joy each day.
It is good to look at the bright spots in your life and realize that no matter what happens in life, we have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for a loving husband who takes care of us, and who loves to do what he can to make me happy. He is the love of my life, and I know I don’t tell him that enough.
I am thankful for sunshine even on cold snow filled days. There are days that I complain about the amount of snow we have, but I am truly thankful to be able to see and enjoy the seasons that God has created.
I am thankful for the ability to read. This year I have been trying to read and do my devotions every day. Honestly, I have failed that goal so many different days, but I am thankful for a Heavenly Father that gives grace and keeps encouraging me to slow down and refocus. It is easy to get distracted by other things. Things that aren’t even that important in the big picture. It is my prayer that I learn how to handle those distractions better.
And the last thing that I am thankful for is chocolate. Yes, chocolate is always in the top 5 of any list.
Today’s chocolate happens to be in the form of brownies. Feel free to make a double batch of these homemade chocolate chip brownies or use a box mix for this recipe. I like to simplify from time to time, so a box mix is what I went with today.
The cheesecake on top is easy to mix up. Just make sure you remember to set out your cream cheese ahead of time. Cold cream cheese does not cream very well, and lumpy cheesecake just doesn’t look or sound as appealing.
A dry cake mix gives these easy Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies their bright red color.
I just happened to have an extra cake mix sitting in my cupboard and figured this was an easy way to use it up. I absolutely love how bright red these turned out.
Thank goodness I still have part of that cake mix left. I think another pan of these red velvet cheesecake brownies is just what we need this week.
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These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are two desserts in one. Two are better than one for sure when it comes to fudgy brownies swirled with cheesecake love! Ingredients Instructions
https://insidebrucrewlife.com/red-velvet-cheesecake-brownies/
More delicious and pretty ways to use Red Velvet:
Triple Chip Red Velvet Cookies
Marti says
February 9, 2014 at 8:18 AMThese look delicious, you even added in Cool Whip….best combo dessert I can think of! Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Marti
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:20 PMThanks!! 🙂
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
February 9, 2014 at 8:31 AMSo cute! I love that you topped them off and added sprinkles. So festive!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:21 PMThanks Rachel!!
Tieghan says
February 9, 2014 at 9:15 AMVery Cute and festive, Jocelyn!!
Mary. says
February 9, 2014 at 11:20 AMI love to make these except I use a heart shaped cookie cutter. I used a simular recipe last year. Except the brownie part was red, and the cheesecake part was white.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
February 9, 2014 at 11:45 AMThese look fabulous! So pretty too! Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:24 PMThanks Amber!! 🙂
LuAnn Braley says
February 9, 2014 at 11:58 AMThis is the third “to die for” recipe for brownies+ I have seen this week.
UNCLE! :O)
Nancy says
February 9, 2014 at 2:06 PMThese are just BEAUTIFUL!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:24 PMThanks!! 🙂
Mary Frances says
February 9, 2014 at 2:13 PMThese are so pretty and festive! The swirls are amaizng. 🙂
Moms & Munchkins says
February 9, 2014 at 3:17 PMYUMM!!! I can’t wait to try these. All though I am sure mine won’t look as pretty as yours!
Emily @ Life on Food says
February 9, 2014 at 3:49 PMI love desserts that are two in one. Then I really don’t have to decide.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:26 PMThanks Emily!! I agree!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
February 9, 2014 at 3:58 PMTwo desserts in one always gets my attention. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any other day).
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:27 PMThanks Maureen!!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
February 9, 2014 at 5:05 PMOh my goodness! These look so rich and decadent! I am going to have to give them a try!!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
February 9, 2014 at 6:50 PMI have been making it a mission to do devotions every day this year as well. I find that it makes me happier 🙂 Loving these brownies… I didn’t even know that red velvet m&ms existed. Yum!
michael says
February 9, 2014 at 7:34 PMOh my,…MMM those look delicious! I love any thing red velvet and cheesecake is one of my favorites too! I made my wife a cheesecake today for Valentine’s Day. I will be posting it soon.
Every time I come to your site I find really good recipes and really good photography! Thank you for your recipe!
Michael 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:28 PMThank you so much for this sweet comment Michael!!
Nancy [email protected] says
February 9, 2014 at 7:42 PMThese look amazing Jocelyn!! Thanks so much for being so encouraging and pointing me back to what I should be focusing on! Joy!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:33 PMThanks Nancy!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
February 9, 2014 at 8:48 PMYou’re right, one should never have to choose between Cheesecake and brownies. Loving these!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
February 9, 2014 at 8:54 PMOMG these look beyond fantastic!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:33 PMThanks girl!! 🙂
Chels R. says
February 9, 2014 at 11:55 PMHave a wonderful time on your trip relaxing and breathing in your blessings. What a great way to combine a lot of fave desserts!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says
February 10, 2014 at 2:09 AMThree different desserts in one?! Only you could think of such a dangerous and delicious thing! I love the bright red color and the chocolate swirls–this is the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:35 PMHaha, thanks girl!! 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
February 10, 2014 at 7:01 AMI am dying over the red velvet and chocolate swirls! And they have cheesecake? You are my favorite. Ever.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 13, 2014 at 1:08 AMHaha, thanks girly!! 🙂
Cookbook Queen says
February 10, 2014 at 7:56 AMStunning!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:36 PMThank you!! 🙂
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
February 10, 2014 at 9:15 AMJust when I think it can’t get any better it does!! Pinned!
Marcie says
February 10, 2014 at 9:26 AMI love that you frosted these luscious brownies with cheesecake — ingenious! They look so decadent, creamy, and delicious. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:37 PMThanks Marcie!!
Kelly says
February 10, 2014 at 9:40 AMThese look incredible Jocelyn! Red Velvet cheesecake and brownies? They sound like the perfect Valentine’s Day treat and the swirls are just magnificent 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:39 PMThanks Kelly!! 🙂
Katy says
February 10, 2014 at 10:26 AMThanks for saying/writing just what I needed to hear this morning 🙂
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
February 10, 2014 at 10:28 AMThese are soo cute! I love the little heart sprinkle on the very top! And those swirls in the cheesecake -amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:40 PMThanks Chelsea!!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
February 10, 2014 at 10:40 AMThese are over the top Jocelyn. And so pretty too!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:44 PMThanks Melanie!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
February 10, 2014 at 10:52 AMI’ve made cream cheese swirled red velvet brownies before, but I love how you made the cream cheese the red velvet part and kept the brownie brown.
Jess says
February 10, 2014 at 12:56 PMThese look amazing and absolutely divine!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
February 10, 2014 at 5:36 PMYUM, these cheesecake brownies look delicious! I love that you added cool whip and sprinkles on top of these brownies! Thanks for sharing, pinned 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
February 10, 2014 at 5:41 PMThese are officially my new favorite thing ever ever ever. Not only are they stunning, I am in LOVE with the concept of a red velvet cheesecake! Pinning!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:44 PMThank you Hayley!! 🙂
Johlene says
February 10, 2014 at 5:51 PMI love these Jocelyn!! They look really delicious!! Funny enough I posted a brownie based strawberry mousse cake this morning.. seems like we were thinking along the same lines 🙂 Great minds think alike (or so they say..lol)
xoxo
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 12, 2014 at 11:46 PMThanks Johlene!! Great minds definitely do think alike! 😉
Stefanie | One Savvy Lady says
February 11, 2014 at 12:00 AMWow, cheesecake and brownie even red velvet combined?! This is by far one of the most inventive recipes I’ve seen. You’re so creative!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
February 15, 2014 at 3:59 PMThank you so much Stefanie!!! 🙂
caroline hall says
March 19, 2014 at 5:25 PMThe red velvet cookies look great, and I’m definately going to make these- just wonder how much is in a stick of butter?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
March 19, 2014 at 6:52 PMOne stick of butter is equal to 8 Tablespoons of butter. I hope that helps 🙂