Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are a festive and delightful dessert that seamlessly blends rich red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer. Perfect for summer gatherings, these bars are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day or enjoying a backyard barbecue, these easy-to-make treats will impress your guests and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and warm water; mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- While baking, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the baked layer and top with remaining red velvet batter.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in white chocolate chips or crushed nuts into the cheesecake layer. Decorate with fresh berries or whipped cream for an extra festive touch.