Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
Make red velvet cheesecake bites with moist red velvet cake, creamy cheesecake filling, and a smooth chocolate coating for an easy party dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix prepared according to package directions
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips melted
- 1 tablespoon shortening optional, for thinning coating
Instructions
Instructions
- Bake the red velvet cake in a lined pan according to the package directions, then cool it completely.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs and mix with the cheesecake filling until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 24 balls. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips, stirring in the optional shortening if needed. Dip each chilled bite, then place it on parchment to set.