Description
No-Bake Pink Velvet Cheesecake Bites are creamy, velvety, and beautifully pink bite-sized treats that come together quickly without any baking. Perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence, they offer a luscious texture with an irresistible flavor, customizable toppings, and an eye-catching color that brightens any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or vegan cream cheese for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring or 1 teaspoon natural beet powder
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated and slightly sticky. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined pan or divide it among mini silicone molds to form the crunchy base for your bites.
- Whip the filling: In a separate large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Slowly add heavy cream while continuing to whip, then mix in vanilla extract and pink food coloring or beet powder to achieve that signature velvety pink shade.
- Assemble the bites: Either spread the filling over the crust layer if using a pan or spoon the filling into mini molds. Smooth the tops gently with a spatula or the back of a spoon to create even surfaces.
- Chill to set: Place the assembled bites in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow them to firm up and develop their creamy texture, making them easy to pop out if using molds.
- Serve and enjoy: When chilled and set, garnish or dust the No-Bake Pink Velvet Cheesecake Bites with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, edible flowers, or powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth filling.
- Choose high-quality full-fat heavy cream for the richest texture.
- Chill the cheesecake bites thoroughly for best texture and easy handling.
- Natural beet powder can be used as a natural coloring to avoid artificial dyes and add subtle earthiness.
- Ensure crumbs and butter are evenly mixed to create a well-bound crust that doesn’t crumble when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake bites, pink velvet, dessert, bite-sized, easy dessert, party treat, gluten-free option, dairy-free option
