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Can’t decide between red velvet cake and cheesecake? Good news: you don’t have to. These bars are both. A tender, tangy red velvet base swirled with a creamy cheesecake layer. Each bite gives you chocolatey red velvet and smooth, rich cream cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They’re easy. They’re gorgeous. And they slice into perfect little squares of happiness. Bake them for holidays, parties, or just because it’s Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 16 bars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Red Velvet Layer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\u00bd cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00be cup (150g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 large egg, room temp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tbsp red food coloring (or 2 tsp beet powder for natural)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp cocoa powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup (60ml) buttermilk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp white vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp baking soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Cheesecake Swirl:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup (50g) granulated sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 large egg yolk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make Red Velvet Batter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and red coloring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Whisk flour, cocoa, salt in a separate bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mix buttermilk with vinegar and baking soda (it will fizz!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients to butter mixture. Mix just until combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Make Cheesecake Swirl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg yolk and vanilla.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Swirl and Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Spread red velvet batter into the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dollop cheesecake mixture on top in spoonfuls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Use a knife to swirl them together (don’t over-swirl or it turns muddy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Cool and Slice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for 1 hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lift out using parchment. Slice into 16 bars. Serve cold or at room temp.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 mins | Bake Time:<\/strong> 30 mins | Chill:<\/strong> 1 hour | Total:<\/strong> ~1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 16 bars<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. These actually taste better cold. Freeze for up to 3 months\u2014wrap individually. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Do not leave out on the counter (cream cheese needs chill).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Red velvet cake meets creamy cheesecake in one glorious bar. Marble-swirled. Cream-cheese-topped. Irresistibly pretty. No layers. No fuss. Just velvety red and creamy white in every single bite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[1791,1794,1790,1789,1788,1793,1792],"class_list":["post-2121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-cream-cheese-bars","tag-easy-cheesecake-bars","tag-marbled-cheesecake-bars","tag-red-velvet-cheesecake","tag-red-velvet-cheesecake-bars","tag-red-velvet-dessert","tag-swirled-cheesecake-bars"],"yoast_head":"\n
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