Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert that beautifully combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, enhanced with gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just a cozy night in, these bars promise to impress with their stunning color and delightful taste. Easy to make and elegantly presented, they will be a hit at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract; blend well. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently. Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider swirling in raspberry puree or using white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. - Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.