Description
Pink Velvet Cheesecake Bites are soft, creamy, and irresistibly cute mini desserts made with a pink velvet cake base and a rich cheesecake filling. Perfect for parties, holidays, baby showers, or Valentine’s Day, these bite-sized treats deliver the flavor of classic red velvet cheesecake with a sweet pink twist.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for about 20–24 bites):
For the Pink Velvet Cake Base:
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
Pink or red food coloring (as needed)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
Optional Toppings:
White chocolate drizzle
Pink sprinkles or sanding sugar
Fresh strawberries or strawberry sauce
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Pink Velvet Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until smooth. Add pink food coloring to desired shade.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare Cheesecake Filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy. Chill for 15 minutes to firm slightly.
Step 3: Assemble the Bites
Cut the cooled cake into small squares or circles.
Pipe or spoon cheesecake filling on top of each cake piece.
Optional: Add sprinkles, drizzle with white chocolate, or top with strawberries.
Step 4: Chill & Serve
Refrigerate cheesecake bites for at least 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
• No-Bake Option: Use store-bought pink velvet cake or cookies as the base.
• Clean Cuts: Chill bites before slicing for neat edges.
• Flavor Twist: Add strawberry extract to the cheesecake for strawberry pink velvet flavor.
• Make Ahead: Store in the fridge up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Mini Cheesecakes
- Method: Baked / Chilled
- Cuisine: American
