Name: Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box -; 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened -; 1/2 c. powdered sugar -; 2 tbsp. heavy cream -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

1. 1 box red velvet cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box -

2. 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened -

3. 1/2 c. powdered sugar -

4. 2 tbsp. heavy cream -

5. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

How to cook deliciously - Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350º and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Prepare red velvet cake batter according to box directions. Divide batter among liners and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Break 4 cupcakes into small crumbs. Save remaining cakes for another use.

2. Stage

In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add heavy cream and vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.

3. Stage

Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop cream cheese mixture into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer to chill, 1 hour.

4. Stage

Roll balls in red velvet cake crumbs until fully coated, then return to prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to serve.