Velvety Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Velvety Red Base
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1 package of red velvet cake mix
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Mix-ins suggested on the box (like oil, eggs, or water)
→ Creamy Cheesecake Center
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16 oz of cream cheese, brought to room temp
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4 tbsp butter, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
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1 tsp vanilla
# Instructions:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F. Follow the cake mix instructions and bake the cake in two 8-inch pans. Let the layers cool all the way down.
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Break up the cooled cake with your hands into crumbly pieces, aiming for a sandy look. If it's too sticky, pop the pieces on a baking sheet and dry them out in a 350°F oven for 5-6 minutes.
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Mix the soft cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Add in the graham cracker crumbs and a splash of vanilla and stir it all together.
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Use a cookie scoop (2 teaspoons in size) to grab portions of the cheesecake mixture. Roll them into small balls and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Cool the balls in the fridge for an hour until firm. After chilling, roll each one in the cake crumbs, making sure they're fully covered. Reshape them a little if needed.
# Notes:
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Make these early and keep them cold until serving
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Great for celebrations and parties
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Softened cream cheese and butter create the smoothest mix