Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites—miniature desserts that combine the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet pick-me-up, these bite-sized treats are quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Their enchanting color and luscious taste make them a favorite at parties, birthdays, or simply as a cozy night snack. With their easy customization options, you can add toppings or drizzles to suit your style.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups graham crackers (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
- Follow package instructions to bake the red velvet cake until fully cooked, then cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces resembling coarse sand.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture.
- Scoop out portions using a cookie scoop and roll them into balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for one hour to firm up.
- Roll each ball in crumbled red velvet cake until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg