Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Finished red velvet cheesecake bites on a white plate with a drizzle of chocolate

Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites Recipe

Decadent, no-fuss Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites that combine rich red velvet cake and tangy cheesecake filling, finished with a smooth chocolate coating. Perfect for parties, gifting, or sweet cravings.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: bites

Calories: 145kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 9x13 baking pan
2 Mixing bowls
1 Electric mixer
1 Cookie scoop 1-inch
1 Baking sheets
1 Parchment paper
1 Microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients

Cake Base

1 box Red velvet cake mix
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances chocolate notes

Cheesecake Filling

8 oz cream cheese softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch salt

Coating

16 oz white chocolate or candy melts
2 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
red food coloring optional for decorative drizzle
sprinkles or crushed cookies optional garnish

Instructions

Bake red velvet cake as instructed and cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Chill.
Mix crumbled cake with cheesecake filling; roll into 1-inch balls.
Freeze balls for 20–30 minutes until firm.
Melt chocolate with shortening; dip and coat each ball.
Add sprinkles or drizzle with colored chocolate before setting.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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