Description
Red velvet oreo brownies blend rich chocolate with classic cookie crunch, creating a delightful dessert sensation. Sweet layers meld perfectly, promising indulgence that chocolate enthusiasts will savor from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Topping and Additional Ingredients:
- 10–12 Oreo cookies, crushed
- 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang for easy removal.
- Create the foundational brownie mixture by whisking melted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until thoroughly integrated and glossy.
- Incorporate eggs, vibrant red food coloring, and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a uniform crimson hue and silky consistency.
- Gently sift dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder – directly into the wet mixture, folding delicately to prevent overmixing and maintain a luxurious texture.
- Crush Oreo cookies into varied sizes, reserving some for decoration, and fold most of the crumbled cookies into the batter, distributing evenly.
- Prepare the cream cheese swirl by beating cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency with no lumps.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Strategically drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture across the initial batter layer, then use a knife to create elegant, marbled swirls throughout.
- Carefully pour remaining brownie batter over the swirled layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos artfully across the top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, watching for slightly moist crumbs when testing with a toothpick.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes, enabling them to set and develop rich, intense flavors.
- Lift brownies from the pan using parchment paper edges, slice into precise squares, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure room temperature ingredients blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter texture for perfectly moist brownies.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red color that doesn’t thin out the batter or affect the overall consistency.
- Crush Oreos roughly to maintain some texture and prevent them from completely dissolving into the brownie mixture.
- When swirling cream cheese, use a light hand to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing the layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg