Red Velvet Brownies

1: Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.

2: Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, cornstarch, sour cream, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

3: Prepare Brownie Layer: Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds until golden brown.

4: Transfer browned butter to a heatproof bowl. Add cocoa powder, olive oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved.

5: Add vinegar and food coloring; mix and let cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.

6: Whisk eggs and light brown sugar until dissolved and pale (4-6 minutes).

7: Add powdered sugar and mix until combined (1-2 minutes).

8: Combine egg mixture with browned butter mixture; mix until combined.

9: Add flour and chocolate chips; mix until just combined.

10: Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.

11: Reserve 30g of cream cheese mixture and add the remaining on top of the brownie layer.

12: Add the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with reserved cream cheese mixture.

13: Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden and center is fudgy.

14: Let cool completely before cutting.