Introduction

These Lemon Cheesecake Bites are a delightful treat combining tangy lemon cake flavor with creamy cheesecake and a smooth candy coating. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, they’re easy to prepare and impressively elegant.

A white bowl is filled with about fifteen round lemon truffles, each coated in smooth, bright yellow glaze. Some truffles are decorated with thin white drizzle lines across the top, while others have small white sprinkles. One truffle at the top shows a bite missing, revealing a dense, light yellow cake inside. Around the bowl, there are a few lemon slices and whole lemons placed on a white marbled surface, adding fresh yellow tones to the scene. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

15.25 ounces lemon cake mix (e.g., Betty Crocker Super Moist brand)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
12 ounces yellow candy melts
4 ounces white vanilla almond bark

Instructions

Heat Treat Cake Mix: Pour the dry lemon cake mix into a medium-sized heat-safe bowl. Microwave it in two 30-second intervals, stirring after each, to eliminate any risk associated with consuming raw flour. Let the cake mix cool completely before using.
Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer at medium-high speed to beat the room temperature cream cheese for 2 to 2½ minutes until it’s completely smooth and fluffy.
Combine Cake Mix and Cream Cheese: Gradually sprinkle the cooled dry cake mix over the cream cheese, mixing just until fully incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.
Chill Mixture: Cover the cheesecake mixture tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours to firm up, making it easier to scoop and shape.
Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for the formed cheesecake bites.
Scoop and Shape: Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the cheesecake mixture, roll each scoop into a smooth ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used.
Melt Yellow Candy Melts: In a heat-safe medium bowl, microwave the yellow candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until completely melted and smooth.
Coat Cheesecake Bites: Roll each cheesecake ball in the melted yellow candy melts. Use a fork to lift them out, gently tapping off excess coating. For any missed spots, use a spoon to drizzle more coating. Remove excess coating from the fork with a toothpick, then transfer the coated bites back onto the baking sheet.
Melt White Almond Bark: In a small heat-safe bowl, microwave the white vanilla almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval until fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle Almond Bark: Drizzle thin ribbons of the melted white almond bark over the coated cheesecake bites using a spoon or small dipping tool to add a decorative touch.
Chill and Set: Return the finished cheesecake bites to the refrigerator until the coatings are completely set and firm, about 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Tips & Variations

For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh lemon zest to the cream cheese before mixing.
Swap the yellow candy melts with white or pastel-colored melts for a different look.
If you don’t have a cookie scoop, use a tablespoon measuring spoon to portion the mixture evenly.
Make mini versions by using a smaller scoop for bite-sized treats perfect for gatherings.

Storage

Store the cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

How to Serve

The image shows three small, round lemon cakes on a white plate placed on a white marbled surface. Two cakes are whole, covered in a smooth, bright yellow glaze with white icing drizzle forming a crisscross pattern on top. In front, one cake is cut in half, revealing a soft, moist, light yellow crumb inside with a slightly darker brown base layer. In the blurred background, there is a whole lemon and a lemon half adding to the fresh lemon theme. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different cake mix flavors?

Yes, you can experiment with other cake mix flavors like vanilla, strawberry, or white chocolate to create new variations of these bites.

What if I don’t have candy melts or almond bark?

You can substitute with white chocolate or colored melting chocolates available at most grocery stores. Just make sure to melt them gently to avoid burning.