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carrot cake cheesecake bites

These easy Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bites are a quick and delicious way to make a delightful truffle-style dessert. Combining a boxed carrot cake mix with cream cheese, these no-bake treats are creamy, flavorful, and coated in sweet candy melts, making them perfect bite-sized indulgence for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 22
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15.25 ounces boxed carrot cake mix I used Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist brand
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 12 ounces white/vanilla candy melts
  • 4 ounces orange candy melts

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the top of the cream cheese. Continue mixing just until the dry cake mix is completely incorporated.
  4. Tightly cover the cream cheese mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Return the coated cheesecake bites to the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Using a small heat safe mixing bowl, microwave the orange candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval.
  11. Using a spoon or small dipper, drizzle thin ribbons of the melted orange candy over the coated cheesecake bites.
  12. 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.