Best 7 Red Velvet Swirl Brownies Recipes

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Red velvet swirl brownies are a delightful dessert that combines two classic flavors into one delicious treat. These brownies have a moist, chocolatey base with a rich and creamy red velvet swirl, creating a stunning visual and taste experience. Red velvet brownies are perfect for special occasions such as Valentine's Day, Christmas, or birthdays, but they are also a great way to indulge in something sweet and decadent on an everyday basis. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this article will provide you with the perfect recipe to create your own mouthwatering red velvet swirl brownies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RED VELVET SWIRL BROWNIES



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for pan
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking pan, and set aside.
  • Brownie layer: In a saucepan on medium heat melt the butter. Remove the butter to a large bowl and add the sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar, in that order, mixing between additions. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and stir it into the cocoa mix. Fold in the flour until lightly combined. Stir in the walnuts and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, saving 1/4 cup of the batter for the top.
  • Cream cheese layer: Blend together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, drag the tip through the cream cheese mixture to create a swirl pattern. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before cutting.

RED VELVET PEPPERMINT SWIRL BROWNIES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4-ounce) baking bar bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter
2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs
1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil. Microwave chocolate and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in 2 cups sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition. Add food coloring, peppermint extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Pour batter into prepared pan. Beat cream cheese and remaining 1/4 cup sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg whites and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until blended. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Drop cream cheese mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls over batter in pan; gently swirl with a knife. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 32 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Lift brownies from pan, using foil sides as handles. Gently remove foil; cut brownies into squares.

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE SWIRL BROWNIES



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Make and share this Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lynn in MA

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 petite brownies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8- or 9-inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease.
  • 2. In a small heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave on high, stirring at 30 second intervals; set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  • 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the red food coloring. Add the chocolate-butter mixture and stir until smooth (batter should be red). Add the flour and salt; stir until just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain.
  • 4. Pour into prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer; set aside.
  • 5. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drop in dollops onto prepared brownie batter in pan. Using a butter knife, gently swirl to create a marbled effect.
  • 6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until brownies are set and the edges are lightly browned.
  • 7. Cool in the pan on a rack completely before peeling off foil and cutting into squares.
  • Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
  • NOTE: Brownies can be refrigerated, covered, for several days.

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE SWIRL BROWNIES



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Make and share this Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 55m

Yield 9 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
red food coloring
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
kosher salt
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides, and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave on high, stirring at 30 second intervals; set aside to cool for a few minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and enough red food coloring to turn mixture deep red.
  • Add chocolate-butter mixture and stir until smooth.
  • Add flour and ½ teaspoon salt; stir until just combined and no streaks of dry ingredients remain. Batter should be dark red. Add additional food coloring if necessary.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, remaining egg, remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth.
  • In a checkerboard pattern, place spoonfuls of brownie and cheesecake batters into prepared pan. Using a butter knife or skewer, swirl to create a marbled effect.
  • Transfer to oven and bake until brownies are set and edges are lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool completely on a rack and transfer to refrigerator until well-chilled, at least 2 hours and up to three days in advance.
  • Cut into 9 squares and serve.

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE SWIRL BROWNIES



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These are absolutely beautiful moist and delicious red velvet brownies! Perfect for red velvet cake lovers; adds a different twist to a traditional red velvet cake. This is a beautiful dessert perfect for Valentine's Day or for anybody who LOVES red velvet! I like this served the next day and slightly cold.

Provided by squeeziebrb

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk melted butter with 1 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl; stir cocoa, red food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, vinegar, and salt into butter mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition to avoid lumps. Stir 2 eggs into mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir flour into cocoa mixture just until combined; set aside 1/4 cup batter. Pour remaining batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy; beat 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract into cream cheese until very well blended and only small lumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spoon cream cheese mixture in dollops over the batter in pan; gently smooth tops of dollops even with batter using a knife or offset spatula. Do not overmix. Drizzle reserved 1/4 cup of batter over the dollops of cream cheese mixture. Drag a knife or skewer through the batter and cream cheese mixture to create swirls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars; store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 122.9 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE SWIRL BROWNIES



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My 2 favorite desserts combined into 1

Provided by Susan Day

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 Tbsp butter
3 oz dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 c sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 bottle red food coloring
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
CHEESECAKE LAYER
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/3 c sugar
pinch salt
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper long enough to hang over on two sides, making it easier to remove from pan once baked. Spray pan and paper.
  • 2. In small saucepot over medium heat, or in the microwave, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vanilla and red food coloring with the sugar. Slowly add in chocolate mixture until well combined.
  • 4. In small bowl, sift together cocoa, salt and flour. Add mixture to rest of batter. Do not overmix.
  • 5. Pour batter into prepared baking pan
  • 6. For the Cheesecake Layer Beat ingredients together until smooth. Pour over brownie batter. Use sharp knife to swirl together.
  • 7. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until just set and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool. Enjoy!

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE SWIRL BROWNIES



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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Pastry

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 Tablespoons butter
3 ounces dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Red Food Coloring (I used Wilton No-Taste Red)
3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
For the Cheesecake Layer
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
pinch salt
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper long enough to hang over on two sides, making it easier to remove from pan once baked. Spray pan and paper. 2.In small saucepot over medium heat, or in the microwave, melt chocolate and butter until smooth. Allow to cool slightly. 3.In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vanilla and red food coloring with the sugar. Slowly add in chocolate mixture until well combined. 4.In small bowl, sift together cocoa, salt and flour. Add mixture to rest of batter. Do not overmix. 5.Pour batter into prepared baking pan. For the Cheesecake Layer 6.Beat ingredients together until smooth. Pour over brownie batter. Use sharp knife to swirl together. 7.Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until just set and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Follow the recipe precisely: Baking is a science, and precise measurements and techniques are crucial for successful results.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will yield the best-tasting brownies.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough, dense brownies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached: Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly brownies.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting: This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Red velvet swirl brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy red velvet swirl, and chewy texture, these brownies are sure to be a hit. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in these irresistible red velvet swirl brownies!

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