Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake balls combine classic Southern charm with creamy cheesecake bliss. Guests will swoon over these bite-sized delights that blend rich cocoa, tangy cream cheese, and smooth chocolate coating for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm water
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration:
- 3 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the red velvet cake base by combining cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and warm water in a mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a uniform, velvety texture.
- Transfer the batter into a greased baking pan, spreading evenly, and bake at 350F (175C) for 25-30 minutes, ensuring doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack, then gently crumble into fine, even-sized crumbs.
- Create the creamy cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Fold half of the cheesecake mixture into the cake crumbs, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive, moldable consistency.
- Using clean hands, shape the mixture into uniform small balls, rolling gently to ensure compact formation.
- Arrange the formed balls on a parchment-lined tray, then refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to firm up and enhance flavor melding.
- Optional: Before serving, roll the chilled balls in additional coating like crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or melted chocolate for extra texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure cake crumbs are fine and uniform for smooth, consistent texture in the balls.
- Use chilled cream cheese for easier mixing and better structural integrity of the filling.
- Wear disposable gloves when rolling balls to prevent mixture from sticking to hands and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or white chocolate drizzle for added flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg