Description
Indulgent red velvet chocolate chip cheesecake bars blend rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake in one irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor this decadent Southern-inspired treat that promises pure bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (61g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch pan with foil, lightly spraying with non-stick cooking spray for easy removal.
- Base Formation: Combine softened butter, egg, and cake mix in a mixer, blending until a cohesive dough develops. Press the mixture uniformly across the pan’s bottom, creating a smooth red velvet foundation.
- Cheesecake Layer Construction: Whip cream cheese until completely smooth, gradually integrating granulated sugar to achieve a silky, lump-free consistency. Incorporate remaining egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until the filling becomes perfectly homogeneous.
- Chocolate Integration: Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the cheesecake batter, ensuring even distribution of the sweet morsels.
- Layering and Baking: Gently pour the cheesecake mixture over the red velvet base, spreading evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a slightly jiggly center that indicates proper doneness.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to solidify texture and enhance flavor profile.
- Serving: Slice into individual bars, presenting a decadent dessert that combines rich red velvet and creamy cheesecake textures.
Notes
- Optimize Ingredient Temperature: Bring cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free texture and even blending.
- Prevent Sticking: Line the baking pan with aluminum foil and use non-stick spray to guarantee easy removal and clean slicing of the bars.
- Master Mixing Technique: Beat cream cheese thoroughly until completely smooth, gradually adding sugar to create a silky, uniform cheesecake layer.
- Chill for Perfect Consistency: Refrigerate bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to develop ideal texture and allow flavors to meld together completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg