Surprise Inside Cheesecake Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy cheesecake bites filled with a hidden Reese's cup and coated in white chocolate, topped with vibrant sprinkles.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dough Base
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1 box (approximately 432 g) funfetti cake mix, heat treated
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins & Filling
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1 cup (160 g) rainbow sprinkles, divided
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18 mini Reese's cups, unwrapped
→ Coating
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340 g white chocolate melting wafers
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1 tablespoon (13 g) vegetable shortening
# How to Make It:
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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Heat treat the funfetti cake mix according to food safety guidelines before use.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine heat-treated cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Blend with an electric mixer for 2–3 minutes until a thick, uniform dough forms.
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Fold in approximately ¾ cup (120 g) rainbow sprinkles, kneading gently by hand to distribute evenly.
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Portion the dough using a ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) measure, rolling each portion into a smooth ball. Gently flatten balls with fingers and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Position a mini Reese's cup, larger side down, in the center of each flattened dough piece.
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Scoop an additional ½ tablespoon of dough, shape and flatten, then cover each Reese's cup. Pinch the dough securely around the filling, rolling between palms to form a smooth ball. Repeat for all portions.
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Refrigerate the filled dough balls on the baking sheet for 2 hours to firm.
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Shortly before chilling is complete, place white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir in vegetable shortening and continue melting in 30-second increments, stirring between, until smooth and fully melted.
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Remove chilled dough balls from the refrigerator. Using two forks or dipping tools, submerge each ball in melted chocolate to coat completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then transfer to the parchment-lined sheet.
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Immediately sprinkle remaining rainbow sprinkles over each coated ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate is set before serving.
# Extra Information:
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Heat treating the cake mix reduces the risk of consuming raw flour.
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Mini Reese's cups are best used chilled to prevent melting during assembly.
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Ensure chocolate coating is completely set before storing or transporting.