Description
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy, buttery cheesecake filling, all coated in a crunchy crumb topping. Perfect as bite-sized treats for parties or a sweet snack, they are simple to prepare with a boxed cake mix and a few additional ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients as directed on the cake mix packaging (usually water, oil, and eggs)
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 2 cups graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Crumb: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line two 8-inch cake pans. Prepare the red velvet cake batter according to the box instructions, then divide evenly into the pans. Bake as directed and allow the cakes to cool completely once done.
- Crumble the Cake: After cooling, crumble the cakes into fine crumbs that resemble coarse sand using your hands. If the crumbs seem too moist, spread them out on a lined baking sheet and dry in the oven at 350°F for 5–6 minutes, then cool fully.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar using an electric hand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and aerated.
- Incorporate the Graham Crackers: Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a rolling pin inside a ziplock bag. Add these crumbs and the vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Form the Cheesecake Balls: Use a 2-teaspoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture, rolling each portion into smooth balls with your hands. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet or plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake bites for at least 1 hour, allowing them to firm up and become easier to handle.
- Assemble: Roll each chilled cheesecake ball thoroughly in the prepared red velvet cake crumbs, coating them completely.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately, or store the cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Drying the cake crumbs slightly helps prevent the bites from becoming too moist and keeps their shape.
- You can adjust the powdered sugar amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the bites before chilling.
- Store in the refrigerator to maintain texture and freshness.
