Description
Savor the essence of summer with these Festive Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars! Their vibrant red hue and creamy cheesecake layer create an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any celebration, especially the Fourth of July. Each bite combines the rich flavors of chocolatey red velvet and tangy cream cheese, making them a delightful treat for family and friends. Impress your guests with this stunning dessert that captures both flavor and festivity!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined. Combine both mixtures and pour into the prepared pan.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix in an egg until well blended.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet base. Swirl gently with a knife if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg