Description
Delight in these Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites, a perfect fusion of moist red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake flavors combined into bite-sized treats. These no-bake cheesecake balls are rolled in red velvet cake crumbs for an extra burst of color and texture, making a visually stunning and delicious dessert ideal for parties or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients specified on cake mix packaging (typically eggs, oil, water)
Cheesecake Mixture
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Bake red velvet cake: Follow the box instructions to mix the red velvet cake batter, bake it in the prepared pans, and then allow the cakes to cool completely before proceeding.
- Crumble cake: Break the cooled red velvet cake into coarse crumbs. If the crumbs feel too moist or sticky, spread them on a baking sheet and dry them out in the oven for a few minutes at low heat.
- Mix cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the crushed graham crackers and vanilla extract into the cheesecake mixture, ensuring a uniform blend.
- Form cheesecake bites: Scoop portions of the mixture using a spoon or small cookie scoop, then roll each portion into a smooth ball with your hands.
- Chill the bites: Place the cheesecake balls on a tray and refrigerate for about one hour to firm up.
- Coat with cake crumbs: Once chilled, roll each cheesecake ball in the prepared red velvet cake crumbs until fully coated, giving the bites a vibrant red exterior.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- If the red velvet cake crumbs are too moist, drying them out prevents the cheesecake bites from becoming soggy.
- You can substitute graham cracker crumbs with digestive biscuits or vanilla wafer crumbs for a different flavor.
- Store the cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for optimal freshness.
- For a festive touch, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with white chocolate before serving.
