October 11, 2023
Review RecipeCaramel Cheesecake Bites
These caramel cheesecake bites have creamy cheesecake centers wrapped in a delicious salted caramel coating for a tiny treat that is big on flavor.
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These irresistible salted caramel cheesecake bites will blow your taste buds away. The rich, creamy cake and cheesecake centers are wrapped in a delicious salted caramel crust for a bite-size treat that is perfect for sharing.
Caramel Cheesecake Bites Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box of yellow cake mix
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons of caramel flavoring
- 12 ounces of 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 This Caramel Cheesecake Bites Recipe
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 into the cream cheese.
STEP TWO: Using a medium bowl and an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the cream cheese and caramel flavoring for 1½ to 2 minutes until completely smooth.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
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 with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for two 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-sized 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
These creamy and delicious 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, along with our butter pecan cheesecake bites and strawberry cheesecake bites.
If you simply can’t get enough of these little bundles of yummy cheesecake, our unicorn cheesecake bites and red velvet cheesecake bites are two more varieties to try.
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Storing These Cheesecake Caramel Bites
IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover mini cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the uncoated bites in the freezer for up to two months.
Allow the bites to thaw overnight in the refrigerator overnight before coating.
With a creamy cheesecake filling wrapped in a caramel coating, these caramel cheesecake bites are where it’s at. You only need four ingredients to make these delicious little bites that are big on flavor.
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
These caramel cheesecake bites have creamy cheesecake centers wrapped in a delicious salted caramel coating for a tiny treat that is big on flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 28
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 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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Comments
Kelsey Selby says
These would be fantastic to make for a Halloween party we have coming up!
Melissa says
Have never made anything like this, but these look so yummy I might have to give it a go! 😁
Amy Emmert says
I have never made cheesecake bites, but they look delicious and something good for company
Shirley Clark says
I will make these for Christmas.
Jannine E. Zerres says
I want to try these but would roll them in coconut instead or even chocolate then coconut.
Taylor Kippen says
These look tasty, and easy! I haven’t made them before. May have to!
Billie Wright says
Absolutely delicious! I am going to try different flavors you shared. Thank you my daughter who loves caramel was l looking for more.
Katrina Johnson says
These look so delicious! I would also try these with a chocolate coating. Chocolate and caramel are two of my favorite things.
Amy says
Love salted caramel- drizzle a little chocolate on top
Alisha Ward says
Would you try a different coating for the cheesecake bites like nuts, chocolate, or sprinkles? Yes! I would probably try to make a little varsity box when serving to my family😊
Shaunda Snider says
These look amazing! I’ve never tried to make cheesecake bites but I think I will try this-I live anything caramel!
Pam says
oooo so yummy!
I would serve these at fall-themed girls’ night! My friends would love these!!
Glenn L says
I haven’t made these yet but they look delish!
Teresa Gerber says
Never had these before…sounds yummy!!!
Trish says
I make cheesecakes often. I’m definitely going to try these bites! I’ll be serving them at my next BT get together!
Dani Thorne says
Have not tried cheesecake bites but will be doing these. Will be a perfect thing to serve at a women’s meeting I will be attending. May try adding milk chocolate drizzled on them as well.
Elizabeth M Heimlich says
I have never made Cheesecake bites, but will now!
Kari Davis says
I would make these at Christmas time. I like to make a variety of truffles and these will fit right in.
Janna says
I haven’t made these yet. Looks like something yummy to bring to a family Thanksgiving.
Betty Franklin says
I would use Majic shell chocolate and freeze them.
Kathi Carlozzi says
I would serve and eat these ANYTIME as they look delicious.
Maureen says
Haven’t tried cheesecake bites but this recipe looks easy enough and has my favorite , caramel. I would defintely keep this recipe the way it is. It would be great for a dinner party or just afternoon tea.
Brenda Raisley says
These look and sound amazing, I can’t wait to try them! My family will love them. I would try different glazes on them.
Deb says
These bites look so good .I think not adding anything until you try them the way they are. But chocolate would be my add in if anything.
Marcia Turley says
Looks like a great treat for the office party!
BobbiJo says
Cheesecake bits are a must! I think I would leave these as is.
Ashley says
I’ve not tried this recipe yet but definitely want to try it. I’m thinking this would be fun to make with my kids. I’d probably use a chocolate or peanut butter topping though.
Morgan says
These sound delicious! I’d like to try them with a dark chocolate coating too.
Amy says
Not a big fan of caramel but they were good. I’d like to try chocolate chip with chocolate coating. They would be good for a Halloween party.
Gabriela B. says
Would you try a different coating for the cheesecake bites like nuts, chocolate, or sprinkles?
I’d coat them in nut butter and salted toffee.
Linda says
Yum.
I want to eat them now. Can’t wait to make this recipe.caramel isn’t my fav topping but these just may change my mind.🤗
Karen Elliott says
This sounds absolutely delicious
I can’t wait to try them and make
Them for a fall festival event
I would serve them anytime and
My family would love them
Adriana says
I’ve never made cheesecake bites before but they look yummy, would definitely like to try with chocolate coating!
Rachael Bamfield says
I want to try them covered in chocolate!
Linda M Watson says
I would serve these during the coming holidays to my guests.
Christine says
These look yummy! Think I’d try dusting them with cocoa or malt powder!