Description
Indulge in the lusciousness of Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars, where rich red velvet cake meets creamy cheesecake, all studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips. This delightful dessert is perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply treating yourself any day of the week. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in red food coloring.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and egg until fully blended. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the red velvet batter into the dish, layer with cheesecake mixture, then top with remaining batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg