Description
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are a festive dessert that perfectly marries the rich flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer. These visually stunning bars, adorned in vibrant red and white, make an ideal centerpiece for summer gatherings and celebrations. Easy to prepare and delightful to eat, they promise to impress at any Independence Day gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, one egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour half into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and one egg until creamy. Spread this mixture over the red velvet batter.
- Pour the remaining red velvet batter on top and swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg