GF Red Velvet Brownies

Why You’ll Love These Red Velvet Brownies

Gorgeously colored red velvet brownies are a wonderful balance of sweet, rich chocolate cake and a slightly tangy bite from the cream cheese swirl. Here’s why you’ll love these beautiful red velvet cheesecake brownies:

• Easy to make gluten-free. It’s so easy to make this red velvet brownies recipe into a gluten free treat! You’ll use your favorite 1:1 all-purpose gluten free flour in the batter, and the rest of the ingredients needed are already naturally gluten free.
• Almost like a red velvet cake. If you’re craving red velvet cake but don’t have time to make a whole cake, these brownies will hit all the notes you want! Rather than a cap of cream cheese frosting, you’ll have a swirl in the brownie batter, which gives you a similar taste to the traditional cake with much less effort.
• Pretty. These are very pretty brownies, with the contrasting colors of red brownie and swirls of white cream cheese. They’re perfect for holiday celebrations or for any time.

Ingredient Notes

Here’s an overview of what you’ll need to make these gf red velvet brownies. Check the recipe card at the end of this post for the full ingredient amounts.

• Butter: Use unsalted butter that’s been melted.
• Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor and make sure it’s gluten free.
• Red Food Coloring: You can use regular food coloring or a more natural brand if you prefer.
• Vinegar: Just plain white vinegar.
• Eggs: Use room temperature large eggs.
• Gluten-Free Flour: You’ll want a 1-to-1 blend. I used King Arthur Measure for Measure.
• Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is needed for this recipe.
• Salt

For the Swirl

• Cream Cheese: Use a block of cream cheese rather than whipped cream cheese.
• Egg Yolk
• Granulated Sugar

• Add dry ingredients. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.

• Fill the pan. Pour the batter into the pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter and swirl it with a knife.

How to Store

Here’s how to store your red velvet brownies:

• Counter – I don’t recommend keeping red velvet cheesecake brownies on the counter because they contain dairy.
• Fridge – To store leftover brownies in the fridge, place them in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer if needed, and keep them in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Freezer – Wrap each red velvet brownie in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe, sealable bag. Store the brownies in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the brownies in the fridge before eating.