Description
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate festive dessert, beautifully blending the rich, velvety flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer. Topped with luscious whipped cream, these bars not only impress the eyes but also deliver an explosion of flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings, they are sure to be a highlight of your Independence Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix red velvet cake mix with eggs and vegetable oil until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan. Spoon dollops of cheesecake mixture on top, then pour in the remaining red velvet batter.
- Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with whipped cream mixed with sugar and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg