Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies

I started baking again lately... Last September 24 is my last day at my short course in Medical Administration. The whole day I am just thinking about sweets..brownies and wanted to buy one after class. But when I went to Coles to buy something to satisfy my cravings I end up buying the ingredients. I told my self that it would be better if I just make it on my own and try something different.

I saw at Joelen's blog a brownies recipe but with a twist.. Yeah! Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies. I gave it a try..it looks yummy though! Besides..aprobado ni Chef :)

Red Velvet Brownie layer:

1 stick unsalted butter (melted)

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup cocoa powder

pinch of salt

1 tablespoon liquid red food colouring

1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar

2 eggs

3/4 cup flour

Cream Cheese layer

8 ounces cream cheese ( 1 pack)

1/3 cup sugar

1 egg

1/8 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat the oven at 180C
2. Combine melted butter with sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt food colouring and vinegar in order. Mixing in addition.
3. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and combine with warm cocoa mix
4. Fold the flour into the chocolate batter and combine lightly.
5. Reserve 1/2 cup of the batter for the top and set aside.
6. Pour the remaining batter in a prepared pan.
7. For the CREAM CHEESE: Blend together the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla in a bowl. Gently spread cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter.
8. Add the remaining batter on top of the brownie batter and create a swirl
9. Bake brownie for 30 minutes
10. Remove to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.