Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites, a creamy and sweet treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with a luscious cheesecake filling. These bite-sized desserts are not only easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of active time, but they also make for a perfect addition to any gathering—be it a festive party or a cozy night in. With the option to make them ahead of time, these treats are as convenient as they are delicious. Enjoy them rolled in graham cracker crumbs for added texture, making each bite irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans.
- Bake the red velvet cake according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake until it resembles coarse sand.
- Mix cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Combine crushed graham crackers and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture.
- Form small balls from the mixture and refrigerate for an hour.
- Roll chilled balls in crumbled red velvet cake until well coated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg