Red Velvet Brownie Recipe
Strawberry sauce, cream cheese mousse
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Ingredients
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Brownie Base
Strawberry Sauce
Cream Cheese Mousse
Method
Brownie Base
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
- 3
Mix Sugars and Eggs
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and red food coloring.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Bake the Brownies
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Brownies
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Strawberry Sauce
- 8
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
- 9
Cook the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 10
Cool the Sauce
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. Blend if you prefer a smoother consistency.
Cream Cheese Mousse
- 11
Beat Cream Cheese
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or whisk.
- 12
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
- 13
Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 14
Fold the Mixtures Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- 15
Chill the Mousse
Transfer the mousse to the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
