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Smooth Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls Recipe

Smooth Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Sweet red velvet cheesecake balls blend creamy cheesecake with classic Southern dessert charm. Compact chocolate-coated spheres deliver rich flavors that satisfy chocolate and cheesecake cravings in one perfect bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups red velvet cake crumbs (from boxed mix or homemade cake)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup semi-sweet or white chocolate chips, melted (for binding if needed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red velvet cake crumbs for garnish
  • Red or white sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Base: Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a luxurious, smooth consistency.
  2. Chill Mixture: Refrigerate cream cheese blend for 20-30 minutes to firm up and facilitate easier handling.
  3. Process Cake: Pulverize red velvet cake into fine, uniform crumbs, eliminating any substantial fragments. If crumbs seem dry, integrate melted chocolate chips to create a cohesive mixture.
  4. Form Spheres: Gently shape chilled cream cheese into compact, uniform balls. Enrobe each sphere completely with red velvet crumb coating, ensuring a seamless, polished exterior.
  5. Initial Chill: Position coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify structure.
  6. Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate in microwave, stirring periodically to achieve a glossy, fluid texture. Delicately submerge each chilled ball, allowing excess coating to cascade off.
  7. Decorative Finish: While chocolate remains liquid, embellish with reserved red velvet crumbs, decorative elements, or elegant chocolate drizzle. Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or through brief refrigeration.
  8. Serve: Present red velvet cheesecake balls chilled or at ambient temperature for optimal gustatory experience.

Notes

  • Prevent Cracking: Keep cream cheese at room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free consistency and prevent cracking during shaping.
  • Control Moisture: Slightly compress cake crumbs to remove excess moisture, which helps maintain structural integrity and prevents balls from becoming too soft or falling apart.
  • Optimize Coating Technique: Use a fork or dipping tool when coating in chocolate to achieve a thin, even layer and minimize messy drips and uneven coverage.
  • Temperature Management: Chill balls between each preparation stage – after cream cheese mixing, after forming spheres, and after coating – to maintain firm texture and easy handling.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: None
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg