Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º

Step 2

Prepare red velvet cake according to box directions (using the water, vegetable oil and eggs) and bake in a 9x13 pan or a jelly roll pan for easy crumbling.

Step 3

Bake cake according to direction on box. Let cake cool completely and crumble into tiny pieces. Set aside.

Step 4

In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and confectioner’s sugar until combined. Add heavy cream and vanilla and mix until stiff peaks form.

Step 5

Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.

Step 6

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop cream cheese mixture into balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Chill this pan in the freezer for one hour.

Step 7

Remove from freezer and roll cheesecake balls in red velvet crumbs until they are completely covered.

Step 8

Refrigerate until ready to serve.