RED VELVET ESPRESSO AND CREAM SWIRLED BROWNIES

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When red velvet meets coffee and chocolate, the result is irresistible. Made with Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix, these treats are perfectly complemented by the colorful cream cheese swirl layer.

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 egg, separated, yolk reserved for brownie batter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
Reserved egg yolk
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1 tablespoon liquid red food color (from 1-oz bottle)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar with spoon until smooth. Add flour, egg white and vanilla; mix until well blended. Set aside.
  • Make brownie batter as directed on box, adding reserved egg yolk, espresso coffee powder and food color; mix well until batter turns a rich red color. Spread in pan.
  • Spoon filling by tablespoonful dollops evenly onto batter making 4 rows by 4 rows. Draw knife through mixture in five straight lines horizontally, the vertically for swirled design.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool on cooling rack, 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

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