Christmas Tye Dyed Cheesecake Brownies

By srumbel

Aren’t these brownies gorgeous? They taste even better! The best thing about these little beauties though, is how easy they are to whip up. You can start with homemade brownie batter but I just use a boxed mix, then mix up the cream cheese batter and you’re good to go! These add a fun touch to a school party, office get together, or a great hostess gift during the holidays. They’re just so stinking pretty that you gotta love ‘em!
from southernplate.com

Ingredients

• One box One box Brownie mix, and ingredients required on package
• 8 8 8 ounces cream cheese, well softened and at room temp
• 1 1 1 egg
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla*
• red and green gel food coloring*

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Spread batter into greased 9x13 pan.
In large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy with electric mixer.
Divide cream cheese mixture into three bowls. Tint one bowl red, one green, and leave one white.
Using a spoon, put dollops of each color all over top of brownies (see post for photos). Take a butter knife and gently swirl icing until blended and looking like tie dye.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until set in the center. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Can also do this in muffin papers to make individual brownies. Just put a dollop of each color cheese cake mixture on top of brownie batter in each muffin cup. Bake approximately 20- 25 minutes, or until set in center.