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Homemade red velvet cheesecake bites on a white serving board, coated in vibrant red cake crumbs with creamy cheesecake centers, one with a bite taken out.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

These Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites combine the rich flavor of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake filling in a no-fuss, bite-sized dessert. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a fancy-feeling treat any day of the week.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $11

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For cake and filling mixture)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
  • 1 9x13 baking pan (For baking the cake)
  • 1 Cookie scoop (Or tablespoon for shaping)
  • 2 Baking sheets (For chilling)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining baking sheets)

Ingredients

Red Velvet Cake Base:

  • 1 box Red velvet cake mix - Any brand works
  • 1 Egg - As called for on box
  • ½ cup Butter - Melted, or use oil if box says
  • ¾ cup Water - Or as needed for box mix
  • drop Red food coloring - Optional boost for color

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar - Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy cream - Or milk
  • 1 tablespoon Sour cream - Optional, for tang
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice - Optional, for brightness

For Rolling/Coating:

  • Powdered sugar - Classic coating
  • Cocoa powder - For chocolate finish
  • Crushed graham crackers - Optional for crunch
  • White chocolate chips - For melting and dipping

Instructions

  • Mix and bake red velvet cake according to package directions, then cool completely.
  • Crumble the cooled cake with hands and pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, cream, sour cream, and lemon.
  • Combine cake crumbs with just enough filling to hold together.
  • Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate bites for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  • Roll bites in powdered sugar, cocoa, crushed cookies, or dip in melted chocolate.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg