Description
Red velvet cheesecake brownie bars combine two classic desserts into one seriously addictive treat. Creamy cheesecake swirls meet rich chocolate brownies for a dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure happiness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Grab a 9×9-inch baking pan and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray at 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the entire red velvet cake mix into a large bowl and add ½ cup melted butter and 3 large eggs.
- Whisk the mixture until your batter looks smooth and completely combined.
- Transfer the red velvet batter into your prepared pan, pressing gently to create an even layer across the bottom.
- Clean your mixing bowl and add 8 oz softened cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Beat the cream cheese ingredients until your mixture becomes silky and free of lumps.
- Carefully spoon the cream cheese layer over your red velvet base, spreading with a spatula to cover every inch.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for exactly 25-30 minutes.
- Check the bars when the edges turn golden and the center looks slightly firm but not wiggling.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- Slice into 16 perfect squares using a sharp knife for clean, neat edges.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is truly softened at room temperature to achieve a silky-smooth cheesecake layer without lumps.
- Cool the bars completely before cutting to help them set and maintain clean, precise edges when slicing.
- For gluten-free version, swap standard red velvet cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- When spreading cheesecake layer, use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even surface without disturbing the brownie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg