Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

"These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies feature tasty brownies swirled with a layer of cheesecake. They’re a great dessert for Valentine’s Day or Christmas! Historically, the red color in red velvet desserts came from the use of non-Dutched cocoa that was rich in anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are pH-sensitive, which means they react to acids and bases. When that cocoa powder was mixed with an acid (white vinegar), it turned dark red. Nowadays, most red velvet desserts rely on red food coloring to achieve that iconic bright red color. In fact, the popularity of red velvet is largely in thanks to Adams Extract Company. They sold red food coloring with a recipe for red velvet cake, and it took off in popularity. This brownie recipe features a red velvet twist. And since red velvet cakes are typically paired with cream cheese frosting, I thought swirling cheesecake batter into the brownies would be a good pairing. This dessert was delicious!!"