Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2-2 tbsp red food color
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract