My sister and I are huge fanatics of Dexter, a highly inappropriate, but completely captivating, television series. Seriously, HUGE fanatics. We once watched 5 episodes in a row. Thanks for getting me hooked, Jill!
The new series of Dexter started on Sunday, and we were so excited, we decided to make some serial-killer themed treats. You see, Dexter is a serial killer...who kills serial killers. Nuts-o.
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies fit the bill perfectly, being that they're red and the color red makes me think of blood. The brownies were delicious! They have a fudgy brownie base and a swirled cheesecake top (or they would have a swirled cheesecake top if I was any good at swirling). Surprisingly, they were not too difficult to make!
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
2-ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
2/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8-ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch metal baking pan. Line with parchment paper that extends over the sides of the pan. Butter the parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, melt butter and chocolate together. Stir to combine and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Add chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Add flour and salt. Stir until just combined. Pour into pan and spread into an even layer.
4. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Distribute cheesecake mixture in dollops over batter in pan. Swirl in with a knife.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until brownies and cheesecake are set. A knife inserted into the cheesecake mixture should come out clean.
6. Let cool completely in pan on a cooling rack. Lift brownies out of pan by lifting the parchment paper.
Source: Sweet Pea's Kitchen
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