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Red Velvet Brownies

Published: Dec 9, 2020 · Modified: Jan 29, 2023 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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These Red Velvet Brownies have a whole Oreo cookies baked inside! They’re topped with a layer of cream cheese layer and finished with luscious chocolate ganache.

Red velvet brownies with oreos inside stacked on top of each other

You just can’t beat brownies for dessert. They’re chocolatey, fudgy and easy to make.

I love that there are so many different types of brownie recipes! These fudgy, slighty nutty tasting Brown Butter Brownies are one of my favorites! Delicious Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are also a must make recipe as are these flavorful Tahini Brownies.

WHAT’S IN THESE RED VELVET BROWNIES?

Here’s more about each layer of these indulgent brownies:

  • Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies: Bright red, chewy delcious red velvet brownies make the perfect base for this recipe. They have a delicious vanilla-chocolate flavor!
  • Oreos: That’s right, whole Oreos are baked right in these red velvet brownies. They add so much extra deliciousness and a crunch that you wouldn’t expect in brownies.
  • Cream Cheese: The next layer is a creamy layer of luscious cream cheese topped with crushed Oreos.
  • Chocolate Ganache: Sealing everything in with a thick layer of chocolate ganache!
A batch of brownies on a rack with Oreos nearby and cocoa powder in a white bowl.
Thick brownies sliced into squares with Oreos baked inside.

Red brownie batter with Oreo cookies on top being covered with batter with an offset spatula.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, blend the cream cheese, egg, and ⅓ cup sugar for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 square pan with two strips of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Leave an overhang on all four sides. 
  3. Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave then pour into a large bowl. To the butter, stir in (in the following order) the sugar, followed by the vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar. Whisk in the beaten eggs. Stir in the flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Pour the brownie batter into the pan. Use a spatula or offset spatula to evenly spread the brownies. Place the whole Oreos evenly in rows on top of the batter. Spread the prepared cream cheese filling over top. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos. 
  4. Bake the brownies for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out mostly clean (some moist crumbs are okay). Allow the brownies to cool at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely.
  5. Once cooled, top with the ganache.
A close up of a brownie with cookies and cream cheese and ganache on top.
Delicious red velvet brownies with a cookies and cream topping sliced and stacked.

ABOUT THE DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE

I had to make sure these brownies were clearly in the dessert territory, so needed to top them with more chocolate! Frosting felt like it’d be too much, but ganache is the perfect finishing touch! Basically a thick, but not too thick layer of chocolate on top!

THIS GANACHE IS:

  • Thick: Sets up nicely.
  • Silky Smooth: It’s so easy to spread.
  • Shiny: So pretty when it sets.
  • Chocolatey: Chocolate on chocolate!
  • Easy: Two ingredients and two minutes to make!

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE

  • Chocolate: Chopped. Chopping it makes it melt faster/easier.
  • Heavy Cream: Makes it super rich and spreadable.

HOW TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

  1. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it starts to bubble. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3 minutes. Whisk the two ingredients together until the chocolate has melted completely and you have a silky ganache. Pour the ganache over the brownies and spread it with an offset spatula.
  2. Place the brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set. 
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Red Velvet Oreo Brownies

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  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Brownies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
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These from scratch Red Velvet Oreo Brownies are baked with Oreos inside and  cream cheese on top. They’re finished with thick chocolate ganache! 


Ingredients

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FOR THE CREAM CHEESE LAYER

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 8 crushed Oreos, for decoration

FOR THE OREO RED VELVET BROWNIES

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons unweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
  • 16 whole Oreos

FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup (about 4 ounces) chocolate, dark or semi-sweet, chopped

Instructions

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE LAYER

  1. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, blend the cream cheese, egg, and ⅓ cup sugar for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside.

FOR THE OREO RED VELVET BROWNIE LAYER

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 square pan with two strips of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Leave an overhang on all four sides. 
  2. Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave then pour into a large bowl. To the butter, stir in (in the following order) the sugar, followed by the vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar. Whisk in the beaten eggs. Stir in the flour until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Pour the brownie batter into the pan. Use a spatula or offset spatula to evenly spread the brownies. Place the whole Oreos evenly in rows on top of the batter. Spread the prepared cream cheese filling over top. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos. 
  3. Bake the brownies for 24-28 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out mostly clean (some moist crumbs are okay). Allow the brownies to cool at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, top with the ganache. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. 

FOR THE CHOCOLATE GANACHE

  1. Heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it starts to bubble. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 3 minutes. Whisk the two ingredients together until the chocolate has melted completely and you have a silky ganache. Pour the ganache over the brownies and spread it with an offset spatula.
  2. Place the brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set. 

Keywords: brownies, red velvet, cream cheese, oreos, oreo brownies, chocolate

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  1. Sam

    March 18, 2021 at 6:41 pm

    Who doesn’t love Oreo cookies? Oreo cookies and red velvet? Yes please. This red velvet Oreo brownie is the perfect combination of brownie and cookie with slight creaminess and oh so delicious.

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie

      March 18, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you Sam! So happy you enjoyed these Red Velvet Oreo Brownies!!

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