Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites. A perfect combination of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake filling, these bites are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Red Velvet Dough:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box red velvet cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional for coating or drizzle)
- festive sprinkles or crushed cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Red Velvet Dough: In a large bowl, mix red velvet cake mix, oil, and eggs until a thick dough forms.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Bites: Scoop out a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, add cream cheese mixture, fold the dough around it, and roll into a ball. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Optional Finish: Dip or drizzle cooled bites with melted white chocolate and top with sprinkles.
Notes
- Chill the dough if sticky.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
