Description
Decadent red velvet cheesecake brownie bars with a rich chocolate ganache and optional raspberry garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.3 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Mix well until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownie base cool completely in the dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled brownie base.
- Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Let the bars cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.
- Let the ganache cool slightly, then pour it evenly over the cooled cheesecake layer.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the ganache is set.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Cut the bars into squares and serve them chilled. Enjoy your delicious and indulgent dessert!
Notes
- Make sure to let the brownie base cool completely before adding the cheesecake layer.
- Use a good quality chocolate for the ganache for the best flavor.
- These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg