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Red Velvet Gooey Bars

Buttery red velvet bars with a gooey cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk center.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box (about 15 oz) red velvet cake mix any brand
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 113 g, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk about 180 g
  • 3 oz cream cheese 85 g, very soft
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips 170 g

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the red velvet cake mix, softened butter, and egg. Mix until a thick dough forms.
  • Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base.
  • Sprinkle the white chocolate chips evenly over the pressed dough.
  • Warm the cream cheese if needed until very soft (use 20-second microwave intervals), then whisk together the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  • Pour the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk mixture over the white chocolate chips in the pan.
  • Divide the remaining dough into small pieces, flatten them between your fingers, and space them evenly over the top of the bars; press lightly to flatten but it need not cover completely.
  • Bake for about 28–30 minutes, or until the top just begins to brown.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing so the filling sets and they are easier to cut.

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • foil
  • cooking spray
  • stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Notes

  • Flatten dough pieces between your fingers for more even coverage.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • Store in an airtight container or freeze if desired.