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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

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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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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

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

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