Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake bites blend creamy richness with classic Southern charm, creating a dessert that dances between elegant and playful. Chocolate lovers will savor these miniature treats that promise pure bliss in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Binding/Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Coating/Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles or cake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Cream together softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next.
- Fold in red velvet cake mix, sour cream, vanilla extract, flour, and mix until a uniform, velvety batter forms.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly but not liquid.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Once cooled, lift the cheesecake out using parchment paper edges and cut into small, bite-sized squares.
- Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream in a double boiler, stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over cheesecake bites, then immediately dust with powdered sugar and red sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and enhance flavor before serving.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and better incorporation of cream cheese and butter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent air bubbles that can cause cracking during baking.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean, precise cuts when portioning the cheesecake bites.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the red velvet cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg