Description
Delightfully rich and fun to make, these Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls combine creamy cheesecake filling with the vibrant flavor of red velvet cake, all coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of red velvet cake mix (baked and cooled)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package white chocolate chips or candy melts
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Prepare the red velvet cake according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely.
- Crumble the Cake:
- Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the Cake and Cream Cheese:
- Add the cream cheese mixture to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly until well combined. The texture should be moist enough to form into balls.
- Form the Balls:
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, take about a tablespoon of the cake mixture and roll it into small balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls:
- Refrigerate the cake balls for about 1-2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes to firm them up.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts according to the package directions, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the Balls in Chocolate:
- Using a fork or a skewer, dip each ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let the excess chocolate drip off before placing the ball back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Decorate:
- Add sprinkles or other decorations before the chocolate sets, if desired.
- Chill and Serve:
- Let the coated cheesecake balls set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using flavored extracts like almond or peppermint.
- You can substitute the white chocolate with dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg