Rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible—these Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites are the perfect blend of classic red velvet cake and luscious cream cheese frosting, dipped in white chocolate for a dreamy finish. Ideal for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a bite-sized indulgence!
🎂 Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Cake:
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup buttermilk
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½ tsp white vinegar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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Red food coloring (gel recommended for vibrant color)
For the Cheesecake Coating:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp butter, softened
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
For Dipping & Decorating:
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10 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
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Red candy melts or red velvet cake crumbs (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Bake the Red Velvet Cake
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan.
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In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla, and red food coloring.
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Alternate mixing in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk-vinegar mixture until you get a smooth batter.
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Pour into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
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Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Mix in the cake crumbs until fully combined—the mixture should be thick, moldable, and rich.
3. Shape & Chill
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Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
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Freeze for 20–30 minutes to firm them up.
4. Dip & Decorate
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Melt the white chocolate or candy melts until smooth.
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Dip each ball, letting the excess drip off, and place back on the tray.
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Drizzle with red candy melts or sprinkle with red velvet crumbs for a stunning finish.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
🧊 Storage Tips:
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Best enjoyed within 5 days (if they last that long!).
💡 Pro Tip:
Want to make them extra special? Add a splash of almond extract or a hint of espresso powder to the cream cheese mix for a sophisticated twist!
These little bites of red velvet heaven are perfect for Valentine’s Day, holiday dessert trays, baby showers, or just because you deserve something amazing. ❤️🍬
