Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are an irresistible dessert that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake layer, enhanced by sweet chocolate chips. These visually stunning bars make for a perfect treat at any gathering or simply as a delightful indulgence at home. With ease of preparation and unforgettable flavor, they are bound to impress everyone who tries them!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, and 2 eggs until combined. Spread half of the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 10 minutes until slightly set.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg and mix gently.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the baked red velvet layer, then drop spoonfuls of remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or swapping chocolate chips for white chocolate chips. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.