Description
Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls are a delightful fusion of rich red velvet cake and creamy cheesecake, all rolled into bite-sized treats. Perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence at home, these vibrant balls offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Easy to prepare, they add a touch of elegance to any dessert spread, making them a must-try for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup warm Water
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 drops Red Food Coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and warm water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs and mix with half of the cheesecake filling until well combined. Roll the mixture into small balls.
- Chill the balls on a parchment-lined tray for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your cheesecake balls by using flavored cream cheese or swapping red velvet for chocolate cake. For added flair, roll the balls in crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles before serving.