Red Velvet Bars

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Girl's Hoedown Party

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (104)

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  Marie Clackamas, OR 07-26-2009

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  Made a few changes

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  This reminds me of black bottom cupcakes. I did add an extra egg to the batter and some extra sugar to the cream cheese batter. Not bad.

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  Diana Snellville, GA 07-24-2009

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  Really, Really Bad

  Rated: 1 stars out of 5

  I was so looking forward to these but they were really terrible. Dense, dry without much flavor. Cooking time was way off - at 33 minutes they were dry and over done. First one of Sandra's recipes I tried and I was very disappointed. I actually wished there was some way I could get my money back on the ingredients I was so disappointed.

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  marilyn katy, TX 07-20-2009

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  so good

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  These are wonderful ! Make these now, you will not be sorry.

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  Katy Pembroke Pines, FL 07-18-2009

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  Great Recipe

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  Sandra Lee's show is called 'Semi-Homemade' for a reason. There's less fresh ingredients, as she states in the opening of the show, or how I see it fewer chances to mess up since it's mostly pre-packaged items in the recipe. Those reviews I find bashing her, or complaining theirs didn't come out right and 'what a waste' obviously just need to blame themselves. No need to be so rude because of your ignorance in baking. This recipe is so easy and so great in the end.

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  Mary Ann S. Abington Township, PA 07-17-2009

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  Good Job Niki!

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  I really wanted to make this recipe when I saw Sandra do it, but was also afraid of all the bad reviews, so I followed Niki's advice to a letter. I used the red velvet cake mix, added the 2 Tblsp. of Cocoa Powder, (I thought the color of the cake mix was already pretty red, so I just used 1 tsp. of the food coloring and substituted water for the rest of the liquid). After spreading that into the pan, I poked the batter with a fork. Then I used 3 blocks of cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 tsp. of the vanilla. Sandra showed how to make it in a 9x13 with foil, so I did that. I sprayed it a little w/ cooking spray. Then I baked it for a little over 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Just watch for the top of the cream cheese to get stable, and the sides start to pull away a little. It is amazing and I can't wait to take it to a party tomorrow night. It's in the refrigerator right now, but I did sneak a taste just before I put it in. WOW...................it's going to be a keeper in my recipe file!

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  Niki Palos Hills, IL 06-15-2009

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  I made these with lots of changes!!!! AWESOME AFTER THAT!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  First off, don't be scared! I was searching for a red velvet cheesecake recipe when I found these. I am not a Sandra Lee fan AT ALL! But I saw all these bad reviews and thought to myself that i had to make these perfect. I paid attention to what everyone else was saying when they made them. One, bake for only 30 min!!! Two, use red velvet cake mix, not german chocolate and add 2 tbsp of cocoa powder, it won't make them any less red, and it adds lots of flavor! Three, add 1 cup of sugar to the cheesecake not just 1/2 cup sugar Four, 2 tbsp of vanilla to the cheesecake! It's all about flavor. Five, when you press the cake dough down, after it's smooth, stab it w/ a fork all over to guarantee the cheesecake layer does not separate from the bar layer. The cheesecake will not seep thru and make it look swirly, but it will hold it in place. Also, don't eat them that day. They are so much better the next day after sitting in the fridge overnight. Or you can just read my blog for my recipe and print it out like I made them: http://nikisbakingspot.blogspot.com/2009/06/desserts.html

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  BILLIE PORT NECHES, TX 04-20-2009

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  WHAT DID I DO WRONG?

  Rated: 1 stars out of 5

  TRIED THIS RECIPE OVER THE WEEKEND......IT WAS JUST AWFUL!!!! WHAT DID I DO WRONG......I AM A VERY GOOD COOK.......HAVE ONE MANY COMPETITIONS, BUT THIS RECIPE JUST DOES NOT WORK. THE BARS WERE SO DRY AND HARD....NOT A GOOD FLAVOR! I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED, MY HUSBAND MANAGED TO "CHOKE" ONE DOWN AND THE REST WENT INTO THE GARBAGE. WHAT A WASTE!

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  Laura Gilroy, CA 03-02-2009

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  Hit at the Pot Luck!

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  After reading the reviews, didn't know if this was going to be a hit at the Pot luck or I was going to have to take home left overs. It was a Hit! I made sure that I didn't over cook the bars. I baked them in my new Turbo Chef oven, for only 16 minutes and they came out super moist with a wonderful cheesecake type topping. It was easy to make. I ended up writing the recipe out to 3 different people that night. Thanks Sandra, you know what it's like to be a super busy mom that wants to make good food for family and friends. Laura

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  Ireland Heber Springs, AR 02-26-2009

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  It was dry and bland...

  Rated: 2 stars out of 5

  It wasn't good at all. Very dry, bland, and tough. Won't be making that mistake again!

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  Erin Lake Wales, FL 02-26-2009

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  Not bad but def shortcut recipe

  Rated: 3 stars out of 5

  I made these bars one night for my husband to take to work with him the next day and they turned out pretty good. I think next time I will use a different cake mix. Having to use a whole bottle of food coloring is a little odd. I also think the cake part was a little bland, but thats easy to play with and fix. Its a good idea that just needs a little personalization. :) I would definitely make them a day in advance and refigerate them overnight. I cut them warm and they were way too gooey to manage, but the next day they were perfect. And cutting back the cook time to 35min worked out better. All in all a good addition to my recipe box. Quick and easy and tasty.

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  Tammy williamston, SC 02-25-2009

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  Good but I had to make changes

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  I enjoyed these but this is what I did after reading other reviews. I used 3 8oz bars of cream cheese. ( I don't see how 2 would have worked) Added more sugar that what it called for. cooked for 30 minutes instead ( my oven cooks hotter that stated temp)

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  Nicole Yorba Linda, CA 02-24-2009

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  Absolutely AMAZING with a few tweaks

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I was making these for dessert, and it occured to me to read the recipe's comments. I got very, very worried when everyone said that it wasn't very good. Most of the comments said it was too dry and not sweet enough. So these are the changes I made (and it was delicious!!): -the recipe stays the same EXCEPT ~use 3/4 cup of sugar for the cream cheese icing -only cook for 30 minutes and refrigerate for 30 minutes afterwards I hope this helps you!! :)

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  Ashley Van Nuys, CA 02-22-2009

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  very missleading

  Rated: 2 stars out of 5

  i followed the recipe but my bars were to loose.i dont think i'll be making them anymore.

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  Tammie Jesup, GA 02-20-2009

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  SO PRETTY AND SIMPLE

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  I went x-act to the recipe and overbaked. I will make again in a few weeks, baking 30-35 min. so the top is still giggly. My cake (crust) was too dry, a good sign of overbaking (possibly the stove) . I will also add a little more vanilla to the cheesecake topping, which was perfectly cheesecakey. All in all it is still a good recipe to throw together .

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  Lorraine Valhalla, NY 02-13-2009

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  Why is Sandra still on the Food Network!

  Rated: 1 stars out of 5

  Most of her recipes get no more then 3 stars. I am also tried of her language, repeating the same words over and over, like this nice and/or decadent. Maybe she should start using different words like self-indulgent. I am also tried of the re-runs on the Food network. I am stopping watching the shows. Get new cooks or keep Emirel and Mario, they were the best.

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  Diane DeLand, FL 02-04-2009

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  Better than I hoped after reading reviews!

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  I already had this in the oven when I decided to read the reviews. After reading some of the negative comments, I was afraid I had made a mistake in selecting this dessert to make for a friend. I took it out of the oven at about 30 minutes because so many had said it was dry, hoping that would help. I put it in the refrigerator overnight, then drizzled it with melted dark chocolate before taking it to my friend. We both declared it a winner! Very moist and yummy. One of the best "mistakes" I ever made!

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  Caitlen Sparks, NV 12-22-2008

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  i used store bought red velvet cake

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  it was great, i love it. its no wow factor but it tastes better then a regular brownie. i used the same bowl to make the cream cheese as i did with the cake mix and the cream cheese came out pink, and it worked out because i was serving it for christmas snack and it looked very festive. cheese cake lovers will really enjoy this!

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  Catherine Macon, GA 11-22-2008

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  Easy but Bland

  Rated: 2 stars out of 5

  I just made these and thought the red velvet cake/crust layer was bland and a little dry. The cheesecake topping turned out more like a quiche topping instead of a creamy sweet topping. It needs more cream cheese and sugar because these were extremely bland! You'd be better making (something similar) Paula Deen's gooey butter cakes, which are DELICIOUS.

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  Kapu puyallup, WA 07-30-2008

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  Amazing

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I made these last night to test them out before making them for an engagement party because of the split reviews. They are awesome. I did up the sugar in the c.cheese mixture to 1cup and the vanilla to 2 tsps(I love vanilla). It turned out perfect and I only cooked it for 40 mins not 45. Anyway they are gone and i will be making it this weekend for the party. Mahalo for the great recipe.

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  Melissa Dingmans Ferry, PA 06-25-2008

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  yummy and very easy!

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  My family loved these red velvet bars! The cake layer was a little dry but was perfect with the cheese layer. It was a great balance! I would suggest using plastic wrap as a glove to spread the cake layer, so you don't dye your hands. I cooked the bars for 35 minutes. I think any longer would have made the cheese layer to dry.

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