Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars
Fourth of July Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fusion of rich, velvety cheesecake and moist red velvet cake, making them a festive treat for your summer celebrations. With their vibrant colors and indulgent flavors, these bars promise to be the star of your holiday dessert table. Easy to make and delightful to serve chilled or at room temperature, they capture the essence of Independence Day in every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla until combined.
- Spread cheesecake mixture over the baked layer. Spoon remaining batter on top.
- Bake for an additional 25–30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in white chocolate chips or nuts into the cheesecake layer. To enhance flavor, swirl in strawberry puree before baking.