Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls are the ultimate sweet treat that beautifully combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake into delightful bite-sized morsels. Coated in luscious white chocolate, these desserts are perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion where you want to impress. Easy to make and utterly delicious, they will leave your guests wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Coconut flakes or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine pieces and mix with half of the cheesecake filling. Roll into one-inch balls.
- Chill the balls on parchment paper for an hour.
- Melt white chocolate chips; dip each ball until fully coated and place back on parchment paper. Sprinkle with coconut or sprinkles if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake ball (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure the cake is completely cooled before mixing to avoid melting the filling. For variations, try using dark chocolate instead of white chocolate for coating or experiment with different toppings like crushed nuts.