Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Before adding the cake mix, it is important to heat treat the dry cake mix. Pour the dry cake mix into a medium-sized heat-safe bowl. Microwave the 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 for 2 to 2½ minutes until completely smooth.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the cream cheese. Continue mixing just until the dry cake mix is completely incorporated.
- Tightly cover the cream cheese mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cheesecake dough. Roll into a ball and set the cheesecake bites onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the steps.
- Using a heat-safe medium-sized mixing bowl, heat the white/vanilla candy wafer melts in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until completely melted.
- Roll the cheesecake bites in the melted white/vanilla candy wafers. Place the coated cheesecake bites on a fork and gently tap any excess coating off. You can also use a spoon to pour the coating over any bare spots on the cheesecake bites. Use a toothpick to remove excess melted wafer from the bottom of the fork and then to gently push the ball onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Return the coated cheesecake bites to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a small heat safe mixing bowl, microwave the orange candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval.
- Using a spoon or small dipper, drizzle thin ribbons of the melted orange candy over the coated cheesecake bites.
- Once all the cheesecake bites are completely coated and drizzled, return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
These cheesecake bites freeze exceptionally well! Freeze uncoated bites in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before coating. When dipping, use a fork to gently tap off excess chocolate and a toothpick to push the ball onto the baking sheet. For a smooth coating, candy melts or almond bark are preferred over chocolate chips unless you add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per 8 ounces of chocolate chips.
