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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

Irresistibly Indulgent Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites Recipe

These Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites are a delightful dessert that combines rich cheesecake with vibrant red velvet, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix homemade for personal touch
  • 2 large Eggs or applesauce for vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Water
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil for flavor
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese dairy-free option available
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Crumpled Red Velvet Cake from cooled cupcakes

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil as per the package instructions. Mix until smooth.
  3. Spoon the prepared batter into the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  4. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Gradually add heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cheesecake filling into small balls and freeze for about one hour.
  7. Crumble the cooled red velvet cupcakes into small bits for coating.
  8. Roll the chilled cheesecake balls in the red velvet cake crumbs until thoroughly coated.
  9. Return the coated bites to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing. Freezing helps the cheesecake balls maintain their shape.

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