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Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls

Sweet, bite-sized delights that combine the rich flavor of red velvet cake with creamy no-bake cheesecake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 28
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 141
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix Use the ingredients specified on the box for preparation
  • 1 ¼ cup water To mix the cake batter
  • ½ cup vegetable oil For baking the cake
  • 3 eggs To bind the cake mix
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened (Forms the creamy no-bake filling)
  • ½ cup confectioner's sugar Sweetens the cheesecake filling
  • 2 tablespoon heavy cream Adds creaminess to the cheesecake
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the cheesecake filling

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer Used to beat the cream cheese mixture
  • 1 Hand mixer Alternative to stand mixer
  • 1 Baking sheet For chilling and rolling the cheesecake balls
  • 1 Parchment or wax paper To line the baking sheet
  • 1 Small cookie scoop For portioning the cream cheese mixture into balls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  2. Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package directions, using water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Bake in a 9x13 or jelly roll pan for easy crumbling.
  3. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, then crumble it into fine crumbs. Set aside.
  4. In a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar. Beat until smooth.
  5. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the mixture. Continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
  6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  7. Scoop the cream cheese mixture into small balls using a cookie scoop, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour.
  8. After the balls have chilled, roll them in the red velvet cake crumbs until they are fully coated.
  9. Refrigerate the cheesecake balls until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cheesecake balls are perfect for making ahead and storing in the fridge or freezer. Ideal for holidays or special occasions!

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