Description
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are a festive treat that will elevate your summer celebrations. With a rich red velvet base topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, these bars are not only visually stunning but also deliciously indulgent. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, they are sure to impress your guests and become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth. Pour half into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the baked layer, then pour remaining red velvet batter on top.
- Bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until set; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg