Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring, optional
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• CHEESCAKE TOPPING:
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract