Description
Luxurious red velvet cheesecake bites blend creamy textures with rich cocoa notes from classic Southern desserts. Chocolate lovers will savor these elegant mini treats perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham crackers, crushed
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- Ingredients called for on cake mix package
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare red velvet cake mix according to package instructions. Allow cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Transform cooled cake into fine crumbly texture by breaking into small, uniform pieces. If cake seems overly moist, spread crumbs on baking sheet and dry in oven for 5-6 minutes.
- In mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, butter, and sugar until light and airy. Gently incorporate graham cracker crumbs and vanilla extract, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly blended.
- Using small cookie scoop, portion cream cheese mixture into consistent rounds. Carefully roll each portion between palms to create smooth spherical shapes.
- Refrigerate formed balls on parchment-lined tray for approximately 1 hour to firm and set structure.
- Remove chilled balls from refrigerator and generously coat each one with reserved red velvet cake crumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage. Reshape as needed to maintain perfect round form.
Notes
- Experiment with homemade red velvet cake mix for richer, more authentic flavor that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to create smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Chill balls thoroughly before coating to prevent crumbs from falling off and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
- Gluten-free alternative: Use gluten-free cake mix and graham crackers, swap regular flour for almond or coconut flour to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg