Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tbsp red food color
- 2 tbsp (14g) cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (98g) all purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (104g) sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line the bottom of a 9×9 inch square pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar and whisk to combine.
- Add the vanilla extract, vinegar, eggs and red food color and whisk until incorporated.
- In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add the egg white and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add about three quarters of the brownie batter to the bottom of the pan and spread into an even layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake batter on top of the brownie, then use a toothpick to swirl it into the brownie layer below.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake and use a toothpick to swirl it into the cheesecake.
- Bake the bars for 25-30 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool in the fridge.
- Cut into bars and serve. Store bars in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American