Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites Ingredients
- Substitutions and Additions
- How to Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites
- How to Serve Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites
- Storage
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
- JUMP TO RECIPE
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cheesecake bites turn a beloved breakfast cereal into a delightful no-bake dessert. These bite-sized treats combine the warm cinnamon-sugar flavors of the cereal with a tangy, creamy cheesecake center for an easy, crowd-pleasing sweet.
If you enjoy these mini cheesecake bites, try similar variations like Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bites, Mini Cherry Cheesecake, or Butter Pecan Cheesecake Bites for more handheld dessert options.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites Ingredients
You will need:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix
- 12 ounces white almond bark
- ⅓ cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (or a generic cinnamon-sugar cereal)
Pro tip: Crush the cereal using a food processor or place it in a ziplock bag and roll over it with a rolling pin.
Substitutions and Additions
Crushed cereal substitute: If you don’t have the cereal, a simple mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar works well to add the same cinnamon-sugar crunch.
How to Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites
Step 1: Heat-treat the dry cake mix before adding it to the cream cheese to eliminate any pathogens in the raw flour. Place the dry cake mix in a medium heat-safe bowl and microwave in two 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals. Let the mix cool completely before using.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium-high for 1½ to 2 minutes until smooth and lump-free.
Pro tip: Room-temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly and prevents lumps.
Step 3: Sprinkle the cooled, heat-treated cake mix over the whipped cream cheese and mix briefly until just combined.
Step 4: Cover the mixture tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. You can also chill the uncoated balls overnight; if you do, let them sit briefly at room temperature before coating to avoid cracks in the coating.
Step 5: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 6: Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the chilled cheesecake mixture. Roll each portion into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Melt the white almond bark in a heat-safe bowl in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Step 8: Dip each cheesecake ball into the melted almond bark to coat. Place the coated bite on a fork to tap off excess, and transfer it back to the parchment-lined sheet using a toothpick if needed. If any spots are missed, spoon more coating over them.
Pro tip: If the coating thickens, reheat it in 15-second microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
Step 9: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle the crushed cereal over each bite. Repeat until all bites are coated and allow the coating to set completely before serving.
How to Serve Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites
These bites are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a sweet snack. Serve chilled—pair them with hot chocolate, coffee, or iced lattes. Their small size makes them easy to pop in your mouth and enjoy.
Storage
In the fridge: Store leftover cheesecake bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
In the freezer: Freeze uncoated cheesecake balls for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before coating and sprinkling.
These no-bake cheesecake bites combine cinnamon-sugar cereal with a creamy filling for a fun, flavorful dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do I have to microwave the cake mix?
Uncooked cake mix contains raw flour, which can harbor pathogens. Microwave heating kills any potential pathogens and makes the mix safe to use in no-bake recipes.
Should these cream cheese balls be served cold or at room temperature?
Serve them chilled. Keep the bites refrigerated until just before serving for best texture and flavor.
Can I make these with other cereal?
Yes. Any cereal can be used for variation, though the cinnamon flavor is most pronounced with Cinnamon Toast Crunch or similar cinnamon-sugar cereals.
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- Mini Cherry Cheesecake
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- Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cheesecake Bites
10 mins
2 hrs
2 hrs 10 mins
Dessert
American
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix
- 12 ounces white almond bark
- ⅓ cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (or similar)
Instructions
- Heat-treat the dry cake mix: place it in a heat-safe bowl and microwave in two 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals. Cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with a handheld mixer on medium-high for 1½–2 minutes until smooth.
- Sprinkle the cooled cake mix over the cream cheese and mix until just combined.
- Cover tightly and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the chilled mixture with a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, roll into balls, and place on the prepared sheet.
- Melt the white almond bark in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat each ball in melted bark, tap off excess, and return to the parchment. Fix any bare spots with a spoon of coating.
- While the coating is wet, sprinkle crushed cereal over each bite. Allow coating to harden before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
If the coating thickens, reheat it in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
You can substitute a cinnamon-and-sugar mix for the crushed cereal if needed.