Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce red velvet cake mix
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounce white almond bark
- ¾ cup red candy melts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat Treat the Cake Mix: Place the dry red velvet cake mix into a medium-sized heat-safe bowl. Microwave the cake mix in two 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval. Allow the cake mix to completely cool before mixing with the cream cheese.
- Make the Cheesecake Dough: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium-high speed for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, until completely smooth.
- Combine the Cake Mix and Cream Cheese: Sprinkle the cooled, heat-treated cake mix over the cream cheese and mix until well incorporated.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Form the Bites: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once the dough is chilled, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the cheesecake dough. Roll each scoop into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the White Almond Bark: In a heat-safe mixing bowl, add the white almond bark and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
- Coat the Cheesecake Bites: Roll each cheesecake bite in the melted almond bark, then place it on a fork and gently tap to remove any excess coating. Use a spoon to pour the coating over any bare spots, and use a toothpick to gently push the bite onto the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining cheesecake bites.
- Melt the Red Candy Melts (Optional): Add the red candy melts to a small heat-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the Red Candy Melts: Lightly drizzle the melted red candy melts in stripes over the top of the cheesecake bites for a decorative touch.
- Chill and Serve: Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely and the coating to harden before serving.
Notes
- Different Cake Flavors: Experiment with other cake mixes, such as chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry, for a different twist on the cheesecake bites.
- Garnish Options: Add a sprinkle of crushed nuts, chocolate chips, or edible glitter on top of the bites for extra decoration.
- Colored Coating: You can use other colored candy melts (like white, pink, or gold) to match the theme of your event or occasion.
- Mini Cheesecake Bites: Make smaller bites by using a teaspoon scoop instead of a tablespoon for a bite-sized version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
