Description
These Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy cheesecake, all coated in white chocolate. Perfect for parties or as a sweet indulgence!
Ingredients
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Red Velvet Cake Balls:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix, baked and cooled
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 12 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup red velvet cake crumbs or red sprinkles
Instructions
- Bake the Red Velvet Cake: Prepare and bake the red velvet cake according to package instructions. Let it cool completely.
- Make the Cake Balls: Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and vanilla extract, mix until well combined into a thick dough.
- Form Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- Coat in White Chocolate: Dip each ball into melted white chocolate, let excess drip off, then place back on the sheet. Sprinkle with cake crumbs or sprinkles.
- Set and Serve: Allow the coating to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- They can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (cake baking)
- Category: Dessert, Confection
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
