Description
These bite-sized treats combine the beloved flavors of red velvet cake and cream cheese, making them perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
- 10 oz white chocolate or candy melts
- Red candy melts or red velvet crumbs for drizzle/garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the mixture and mix until combined.
- Alternate between adding the dry mix and buttermilk-vinegar mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs.
- In a new bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the cake crumbs until fully combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for about 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each ball into the melted coating and place back on the tray.
- Drizzle with red candy melts or sprinkle with crumbs before the coating hardens.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
These bites can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: red velvet, cheesecake, dessert, bite-sized treats, baking