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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars

These Easy & Irresistible Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars combine rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake layers for a delightful and impressive dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Red Velvet Base
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring add more for a more intense color
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, cocoa powder, food coloring, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well to combine.
  5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the red velvet batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until set but still slightly soft in the center.
  3. While the base is baking, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked red velvet base and smooth it out evenly.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the cheesecake layer is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  2. Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.

Notes

For a delightful twist, consider adding chocolate chips to the cheesecake mixture. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a glass of chocolate milk.