Keto Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

These keto red velvet cheesecake brownies quenched my red velvet craving perfectly!  I wasn’t sure if I wanted a red velvet cheesecake or a red velvet cake, so I settled on making keto red velvet cheesecake swirled brownies.

I’m happy to say that this keto red velvet dessert is not only delicious but low enough in carbs to be keto-friendly.

If you love brownies, be sure to also check out our keto cream cheese brownies, which combine the best qualities of both cheesecake and brownies.

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Keto Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

If you want to replace a red velvet recipe with one that is low in carbs, you’ve come to the right place.

What’s great about these keto cheesecake red velvet brownies, besides their ability to curb a red velvet craving, is that they are also very easy to make.

So here’s the thing: I’ve always been a fan of red velvet cake. But a red velvet cake isn’t easy to master.

This is why the idea of a keto red velvet cake had me pretty intimidated. Once I finally decided to attempt making a low-carb red velvet option, I then had to determine if it was going to be a keto red velvet cake, or if a keto red velvet cheesecake would be better.

Oh, the struggle of a keto baker!

In the end, instead of cake, I opted for a keto red velvet cheesecake brownie.

I have always loved a great slice of red velvet cake, probably because it’s such a moist cake. Unfortunately, creating a keto red velvet cake that would be low in carbs and moist had the potential to fail miserably.

To begin with, baking with low-carb keto flours doesn’t automatically produce a moist option. In fact, it can be tricky to get the perfect balance between being moist and falling apart.

Remember, we are working with flours that have no gluten (no glue to bind).

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How To Make Sugar-Free Red Velvet Brownies

I have a few sweetener options for you to choose from in order to keep these red velvet brownies sugar-free and low in carbs.

My top choice is a monk fruit/erythritol blend. My personal favorite is Lakanto’s brand. But you can also use Swerve, an erythritol sugar substitute.

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for most of my baked goods. However, if using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter choice.

I will also add that I am not a fan of using stevia in chocolate-based recipes; in my opinion, it intensifies the aftertaste of stevia.

Red Velvet Keto Cheesecake Brownies

To make this keto red velvet dessert, you’ll start by making the brownie batter.  Using a double boiler or microwave in 15-second increments, melt the chocolate and butter.

Once melted, use a whisk to give the mixture a good stir.

It’s essential that you allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes before whisking in the granulated sugar substitute, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring.

Once those ingredients are added, the batter is ready for the eggs. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the sifted almond flour and baking powder and stir until fully incorporated.

This batter is then spread into a well-greased 8×8 baking pan that is lined with parchment paper.

The cheesecake layer of this keto red velvet dessert is also super simple. You’ll just combine the cream cheese, sugar substitute, egg, vanilla extract, and a little more white vinegar.

Then it’s just a matter of adding the cheesecake batter with a spoon to the top of the red velvet brownies, swirling it into the brownie layer, and baking.

Do not overbake these, as it will be the difference between a rich, moist red velvet dessert and a dry one.

Food Rations During World War II = Creativity

Do you know that red velvet cakes have been enjoyed since the 1800s? And here I thought it was a 1950s thing.

The name velvet refers to the smooth texture the cocoa powder provides. The use of cocoa powder was a way to soften the flour and help produce a finer cake. Genius huh?

During World War II, baking items became very rare. So much so that finding basic ingredients was nearly impossible to find. Which meant that cocoa powder was not readily available. You couldn’t just pick it up at your local grocery store.

In an attempt to disguise this fact, creative bakers added beet juice to mimic the color of chocolate and to keep the cakes moist. This would explain why red velvet cake doesn’t have a strong chocolate taste and its red color.

Growing up, I couldn’t really figure out what made red velvet cake taste so good. That is until I found out its roots.

The Tanginess Factor

Most recipes for red velvet include buttermilk. The tanginess of buttermilk is a key component in getting the flavor just right.

Because I opted for a rich keto red velvet swirled brownie, buttermilk would not work. All that liquid would cause it to fall apart. One tablespoon or two was not going to produce a rich buttermilk flavor. It would just get lost in the batter.

Not to mention that buttermilk isn’t allowed on a low-carb diet. It’s way too high in carbs. So yeah, buttermilk would not be an option.

In order to achieve that buttermilk tanginess with my keto red velvet cream cheese brownies, I added a little vinegar to the batter.

Trust me, it works.

So don’t skip the vinegar, because it sounds strange. It’s a vital step in getting the flavor of red velvet perfect.

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