Description
Decadent red velvet brownies topped with creamy, rich cream cheese frosting—perfect for Valentine’s Day, special occasions, or as a festive dessert. A simple recipe bursting with flavor and vibrant color, guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1¾ cups Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
5 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
1¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons red food coloring gel
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and grease lightly.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in milk chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Add red food coloring and mix well.
- Gradually whisk in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder into a separate bowl. Fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, adjusting consistency with heavy cream.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For cleaner cuts, refrigerate brownies for 30 minutes before slicing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
These brownies freeze well for up to 2 months—wrap individually before freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 servings
- Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per serving