Description
Indulgent red velvet cheesecake bites blend rich cream cheese with classic Southern charm, creating a luxurious dessert that melts on your palate. Chocolate crumb base and velvety smooth filling promise pure bliss in each delectable mini treat.
Ingredients
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Main Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Coating and Topping:
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
- 1/4 cup cream cheese frosting
- 2 tbsp sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal of red velvet bites.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl to eliminate any lumps and ensure smooth batter consistency.
- Whisk granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and white vinegar in a separate large bowl until mixture becomes vibrant and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until a uniform red velvet batter forms without overmixing.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg for the creamy cheesecake filling.
- Spread red velvet batter into a thin, even layer on prepared baking sheet, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Dollop cheesecake filling strategically across the red velvet base, creating small pockets of creamy texture.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are slightly crisp and center is set, then remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Melt white chocolate chips with vegetable shortening using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Cut cooled cake into bite-sized squares, ensuring each piece contains both red velvet and cheesecake layers.
- Dip each bite into melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on a wire rack.
- Drizzle with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with decorative toppings if desired.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set chocolate coating and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- Dust cocoa powder carefully to prevent clumping and ensure smooth batter texture.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red color without thinning the batter consistency.
- Avoid overmixing red velvet batter to maintain tender, delicate crumb structure.
- Chill cream cheese filling briefly before spreading to help maintain precise dollops and prevent spreading.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour blend.
- Ensure white chocolate coating is perfectly tempered for smooth, glossy finish and crisp snap.
- Store bites in airtight container between parchment layers to preserve delicate chocolate coating.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee better batter integration and smoother mixing process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 253
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg