Easy Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites (Print version)
Creamy no-bake red velvet cheesecake bites coated in white chocolate, made with just 3 ingredients in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the bites
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1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) red velvet cake mix
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8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
For the coating
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12 oz (340 g) white chocolate candy melts or vanilla almond bark
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1-2 teaspoons vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional)
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Red, white, or gold sprinkles for decorating (optional)
# Instructions:
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Pour the dry cake mix into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, for a total of 60-90 seconds until the flour reaches 165°F. Let cool completely.
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Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer until perfectly smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add the cooled cake mix and beat on low until a thick, uniform red dough forms.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion, then roll each portion into a smooth ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Let the shaped bites sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes so they are not ice-cold before dipping. This prevents the coating from cracking.
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Melt the candy coating with shortening until fluid. Dip each bite with a fork, tap off excess, and return to the parchment. Add sprinkles or drizzle before the coating sets.
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Refrigerate the dipped bites for 15 minutes until the shell is completely hard. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
# Good to know:
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Best served chilled.
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Makes about 24 bites depending on scoop size.