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Stack of spherical red velvet cheesecake bites on white dessert plate

Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Creamy, rich Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites featuring a smooth cheesecake filling with crushed graham crackers, rolled in vibrant red cake crumbs. These bite-sized treats require simple assembly and are ready after a short chill.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings:30 bites
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:145kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients on box) Used for the crumb coating
  • 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature Full fat works best
  • 4 tablespoon butter, room temperature Unsalted is preferred
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Sifted to remove lumps
  • 2 cups graham crackers, crushed Provides structure to the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 1 2 Teaspoon Cookie Scoop For uniform sizing
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer To cream the filling
  • 2 Mixing bowls For batter and filling
  • 1 Baking sheet For chilling the bites
  • 1 Parchment paper To prevent sticking

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions. Bake in greased pans until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cooled cake into coarse sand; if too moist, dry crumbs in the oven at 350°F for 5-6 minutes. This ensures the coating adheres without becoming mushy.
  3. Beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Continue mixing until the texture is fluffy and fully aerated.
  4. Fold in the fine graham cracker crumbs and vanilla extract until evenly distributed. The mixture should look uniform and hold its shape when pressed.
  5. Scoop the mixture using a 2-teaspoon scoop and roll into smooth, round balls. Refrigerate on a lined baking sheet for 1 hour to firm up.
  6. Roll the chilled cheesecake balls in the prepared red velvet crumbs until fully coated. Press gently so the red exterior looks solid and consistent.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g (1 bite)Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep these bites cold until serving time; the cream cheese filling softens quickly at room temperature. Use a food processor for the graham crackers to ensure a smooth texture without large chunks.