Description
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate festive dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer. Topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting, these bars are visually stunning and bursting with flavor, making them a must-have for summer gatherings and celebrations. Impress your guests this Independence Day with these delightful treats that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, 1 egg, and oil until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and remaining egg until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over baked cake layer and swirl lightly. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before whipping heavy cream to soft peaks and spreading over the bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg