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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites Recipe

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These Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites combine the rich, moist flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy, tangy cheesiness in bite-sized treats. Featuring a crunchy graham cracker and vanilla cream cheese filling and a crumbly red velvet coating, these no-bake cheesecake balls make for a delightful, elegant dessert perfect for parties or sweet cravings.

Ingredients

Red Velvet Crumb

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • Ingredients as directed on cake mix package (usually oil, eggs, water)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Red Velvet Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease or line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Follow the package directions for the red velvet cake mix to prepare the batter and bake the cakes. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely.
  2. Make Cake Crumbs: Crumble the cooled cake by hand until it resembles coarse sand. If the cake is too moist, break it into chunks and spread on a lined baking sheet. Dry in the oven at 350°F for 5-6 minutes to reduce moisture.
  3. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Using an electric hand mixer, blend until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Graham Crackers and Vanilla: Crush graham crackers finely in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. Add the crushed graham crackers and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Form Cheesecake Balls: Using a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the cream cheese mixture. Roll each into a smooth, round ball by hand and place on a lined baking sheet or large plate. Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
  6. Coat with Red Velvet Crumbs: After chilling, roll each cream cheese ball in the red velvet cake crumbs, coating evenly on all sides. Reshape into round bites as needed.
  7. Serve or Store: Enjoy the cheesecake bites immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the red velvet cake is completely cool before crumbling.
  • If the crumbs are too moist, drying them in the oven helps prevent sogginess when coating the cheesecake balls.
  • These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can substitute store-bought red velvet cake or leftover cake for convenience.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and butter for the creamiest texture.
  • Powdered sugar helps keep the filling smooth, but you can adjust sweetness to taste.

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