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bitten red velvet brownie

Crinkle Top Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies with Cheesecake Swirl- No eggs, No dairy!

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  • Author: Britt Berlin
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9-16 1x
  • Category: Brownies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These fudgy red velvet brownies are truly fudge brownie meets rich, tender red velvet cake! With swirls of creamy dairy free vanilla bean cheesecake batter, and a perfectly set crinkle top, these red velvet brownies are indulgent and undetectably vegan!!

Ingredients

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Cheesecake Swirl:

  • 8oz (226 g) vegan cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp dairy free yogurt, room temperature

Red Velvet Brownie Batter:

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) salted vegan butter, melted and HOT
  • 4 ounces (120 g) dark vegan chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp gel red food coloring
  • 1 1/2 cups (200 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 (100g) cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) aquafaba or dairy free milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) dairy free yogurt, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white or rice vinegar
  • 1 3/4 cups (225g) all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) vegan milk chocolate, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350F, and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Read through all ingredients and measure them out to prepare. We’ll make the cheesecake batter first then move onto the red velvet brownie batter.
  2. Make the cheesecake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together all cheesecake swirl ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Make the fudge sauce: Pour the melted and hot vegan butter on top of the 4 ounces (120 g) dark vegan chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to melt, then stir until the chocolate is melted. Add in the cocoa powder and red food coloring, and stir again until the cocoa powder is combined into the melted vegan chocolate and butter mixture. Set aside.
  4. Dissolve the sugar: In a large bowl, add in the aquafaba or dairy free milk, sugar, and light brown sugar. Use a hand mixer or a whisk, and mix vigorously until the sugar is nearly all dissolved into the liquid. Then add in the dairy free yogurt, sea salt, vanilla extract, and vinegar, and mix until combined.
  5. Finish the brown batter: Pour in the hot fudge mixture to the dissolved sugar bowl, and mix again until the chocolate is completely mixed into the wet ingredients. Add in the flour, and mix on low speed until the flour is JUST combined into the brownie batter. It will be slightly thick.
  6. Fold in the chocolate: Add in the remaining chopped chocolate, and switch to a silicone spatula to fold the chocolate into the brownie batter.
  7. Assemble: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, and spoon half of the cheesecake batter on top. Then pour the remaining brownie batter on top followed by the remaining cheesecake batter. Use an offset spatula or butter knife to gently swirl the cheesecake batter into the red velvet brownie batter, being careful not to over mix. Just a few swirls will do!
  8. Bake: Place the brownies into the oven to bake for 40-45 minutes (I usually do 45 minutes), or until the middle is just set and does not wiggle any more.
  9. Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool in their pan for 30-40 minutes. Then slice and serve!
  10. Storage: Store any remaining brownies in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Gluten free: I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour for making these red velvet brownies gluten-free as well.

Red food coloring: I use Ann Clark’s red food gel, which is vegan. I would stay away from Whole Foods 365 brand, as the color will fade into a muddy brown.

Find it online: https://thebananadiaries.com/vegan-red-velvet-brownies/