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Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Caramel cheesecake bites have irresistible creamy cheesecake centers wrapped in a delicious salted caramel coating. These cheesecake bites are rich and creamy.
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Caramel cheesecake bites have rich, creamy cake and cheesecake centers that are wrapped in a delicious salted caramel crust. These irresistible bite-sized salted caramel cheesecakes are perfect for sharing.
Can’t get enough of these cheesecake bites? You’ll also want to make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites, Butter Pecan Cheesecake Bites, and Chocolate Cheesecake Bites.
Caramel Cheesecake Bites Ingredients
You will need:
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons caramel flavoring
- 12 ounces salted caramel candy melts
Substitutions and Additions
CAKE MIX: If you can find a caramel-flavored cake mix, you can omit the flavoring.
How to Make Caramel Cheesecake Bites
STEP ONE: It is important to heat treat the dry cake mix before adding it to the cream cheese. Add the dry cake mix into a heat-safe medium-size mixing bowl. Microwave the dry cake mix in two 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Allow the cake mix to cool completely before mixing it into the cream cheese.
STEP TWO: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese and caramel flavoring for 1½ to 2 minutes until completely smooth.
PRO TIP: Make sure to use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle the completely cooled, dry cake mix over the cream cheese mixture just until well incorporated.
STEP FOUR: Tightly cover the cheesecake dough and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
PRO TIP: You can allow the uncoated cheesecake bites to sit overnight in the refrigerator before the next step. Be sure to pull them out and let them come to room temperature slightly because the cake mix may expand, and the coating may crack if you coat the bites too soon.
STEP FIVE: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
STEP SIX: Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the cheesecake dough. Roll the scooped dough into a ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the steps.
STEP SEVEN: Using a heat-safe medium-size mixing bowl, microwave the salted caramel candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
STEP EIGHT: Roll the cheesecake bites in the melted candy melts. Place the coated bite onto a fork. Gently tap any excess coating off. You can use a spoon to pour the coating over any bare spots. Use a toothpick to gently push the coated cheesecake bite onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow the cheesecake bites to harden completely before serving.
PRO TIP: If the coating becomes too thick, you can reheat it in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth.
How to Serve Caramel Cheesecake Bites
The perfect bite-sized confection, these mini cheesecake bites are a delightful treat to bring to a potluck to share with friends. Creamy and delicious, caramel cheesecake bites are the perfect size for a tiny treat when you are craving something sweet. They would also make a gift that any friends or family would be delighted to receive.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover mini cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the uncoated bites in the freezer for up to 2 months. Allow the bites to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before coating.
Caramel cheesecake bites have irresistible creamy cheesecake centers wrapped in a delicious salted caramel coating for a tiny treat that is big on flavor. You only need four ingredients to make these incredibly easy little bites that are bursting with delicious flavor. Rich and creamy, you may not be able to stop at just one of these treats.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do I have to microwave the cake mix?
Since the cake mix has uncooked flour that may have pathogens, it is unsafe to consume raw. Heating it in the microwave will kill any pathogens and make it safe to use in this no-bake caramel cake balls recipe.
What are other good options for coating these classic cheesecake bites?
Powdered sugar, crushed graham crackers, sprinkles, nuts, and melted chocolate are all great options for coating your no-bake cheesecake bites.
Should these mini salted caramel cheesecake bites be served cold or at room temperature?
These mini caramel cheesecake bites should always be served chilled, so keep them in the fridge until you are about ready to serve them.
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Caramel Cheesecake Bites
Caramel cheesecake bites have irresistible creamy cheesecake centers wrapped in a delicious salted caramel coating. These cheesecake bites are rich and creamy.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons caramel flavoring
- 12 ounces salted caramel candy melts
Instructions
- It is important to heat treat the dry cake mix before adding it to the cream cheese. Add the dry cake mix into a heat-safe medium-size mixing bowl. Microwave the dry cake mix in two 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval. Allow the cake mix to cool completely before mixing it into the cream cheese.
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese and caramel flavoring for 1½ to 2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Sprinkle the completely cooled, dry cake mix over the cream cheese mixture just until well incorporated.
- Tightly cover the cheesecake dough and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the cheesecake dough. Roll the scooped dough into a ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the steps.
- Using a heat-safe medium-size mixing bowl, microwave the salted caramel candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
- Roll the cheesecake bites in the melted candy melts. Place the coated bite onto a fork. Gently tap any excess coating off. You can use a spoon to pour the coating over any bare spots. Use a toothpick to gently push the coated cheesecake bite onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow the cheesecake bites to harden completely before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
You can allow the uncoated cheesecake bites to sit overnight in the refrigerator before the next step. Be sure to pull them out and let them come to room temperature slightly because the cake mix may expand, and the coating may crack if you coat the bites too soon.
If the coating becomes too thick, you can reheat it in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth.
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