# Hybrid Red Velvet Brownies These Marbled Desserts Feature a Swirled Cheesecake and Chocolate Blend By M | Published 2015-12-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-brownie References: [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1105053/red-velvet-cheesecake-brownies) & [sheknows](http://www.sheknows.com) Brandy O'Neill from lifestyle blog She Knows recently shared a recipe for creating swirled cheesecake red velvet brownies that blend two desserts into one sweet treat. The recipe creatively captures the aesthetic of the holidays with an elegantly marbled red and white design. The effect of combining the desserts comes from swirling the two baking batters together so that the dessert offers eaters two textures simultaneously. The recipe begins with a box of red velvet cake mix that is enhanced with the addition of eggs, butter and vegetable oil. To the red velvet cake mix a [homemade cheesecake batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry-cheesecake) is added featuring cream cheese, egg, vanilla and sugar. When baked the texture of the two desserts merge creating a brownie. [Hybrid desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banoffee-pie-cheesecake) allow consumers simplify baking recipe for events by merging several favorite flavors and food textures together into one dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Desserts:** Creating desserts that combine multiple flavors and textures in one dish. - **Marbled Designs:** Using swirling techniques to create visually appealing designs in desserts. - **Simplifying Baking Recipes:** Developing recipes that merge favorite flavors and food textures for easy baking. ### Where This Applies - **Baking and Pastry:** Opportunity for bakeries and pastry shops to offer innovative hybrid dessert options. - **Food Packaging:** New packaging designs to highlight marbled visual effects of desserts. - **Recipe Development:** Innovative chefs and food companies can experiment with simplifying baking recipes for consumer convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rich Brownie-Packed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-brookie.md) - [Fudgy Cherry-Flavored Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-red-velvet-brownie.md) - [Viral Mashup Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisco-dubai-chocolate-brownie.md) - [Romanic Red Velvet Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-velvet-brownie.md) - [Hybrid Brownie Cookie Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookies.md) - [Reddish Baked Goods Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-red-velvet.md) - [Seasonal Red Velvet Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-velvet-cheesecake.md) - [Festive Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-white-choc-cookie-dough.md) - [Candy Bar-Topped Dessert Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-caesars-cookie-dough-brownie.md)