
Yields:
28 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Cal/Serv:
143
Covered in red velvet cake crumbs, these sweet cheesecake balls are the perfect small bite for any holiday party. With a creamy cheesecake center and a soft red velvet cake exterior, my red velvet cheesecake balls almost resemble a cake pop, but are so much creamier. If you’re like me, sometimes a classic chocolate cake just isn’t exciting enough. Red velvet has a rich, chocolatey, almost fruity flavor and beautiful dark red color that elevates it to a whole other level. Besides, who likes to limit themself to one piece of cake? With individual bite-sized cheesecake balls, nobody is keeping track. Enjoy and enjoy again!
The red velvet cake:
For this recipe, I am going for a box mix cake. Since I’m crumbling the cupcakes after they bake, I am not too worried about them looking like the prettiest, most labor-intensive cupcakes ever made. Your favorite brand of box mix cake will be just fine here, and taste just as good when paired with my cheesecake filling. However, if you have the time and energy and want to make the red velvet cupcakes from scratch, they will also turn out delicious—though it may break your heart to break the little beauties down to crumbs.
Storage:
I love to double my batches when I bake so that I can pop the extras into the freezer for a ready made treat at any time. These cheesecake balls are perfect for this, as they will last for up to 1 month in an airtight bag or container in the freezer—though I dare you not to finish them before that time—and the crumb exterior and cheesecake center become almost like an ice cream sandwich.
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Ingredients
- 1
(15.25-0z.) box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 2
(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup
confectioners' sugar
- 2 Tbsp.
heavy cream
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350º. Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Prepare cake batter according to box directions. Divide batter among liners.
- Step 2Bake cupcakes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Step 3Break 4 cupcakes into small crumbs. Reserve remaining cakes for another use.
- Step 4In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add cream and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Step 5Using a small cookie scoop, scoop cream cheese mixture and form into 1” balls. Arrange on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until cold, about 1 hour.
- Step 6Roll balls in red velvet cake crumbs until coated, then return to sheet. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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