Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box red velvet cake mix
02 - Ingredients called for on cake mix box

→ Filling

03 - 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
04 - 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
05 - ½ cup powdered sugar
06 - 2 cups graham crackers, crushed
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 8-inch cake pans and bake cake according to box instructions. Cool completely.
02 - Crumble cooled cake into sandy texture. If too moist, dry crumbs in oven at 350°F for 5-6 minutes.
03 - Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in crushed graham crackers and vanilla extract.
04 - Scoop small balls of filling mixture, roll smooth, and chill for 1 hour. Roll chilled balls in cake crumbs.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made several days ahead
02 - Keep refrigerated until serving
03 - Sugar can be increased to 2 cups if desired