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Want an easy, delicious Valentine’s Day treat? How about whipping up a batch of these Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites?
So here we are the week of Valentine’s Day and in true Shugary Sweets form I am going to explode in pink and sprinkles this week! Starting out with these super easy, super cute pretzel bites.
I’ve seen peanut butter pretzel bites like these all over pinterest and I wanted to do something for Valentine’s Day. Something PINK.
I love using JELL-O gelatin and puddings to add extra flavor to recipes. Today I used 2 teaspoons of cherry gelatin mix to not only add flavor to these cheesecake bites, but also give them their pink color! I found these to taste best cold, right out of the refrigerator!
As for the leftover gelatin, I have plenty more ideas. Stick it in a ziploc bag marked with the flavor so you can use it for more great treats, such as these….
Cherry Vanilla Puppy Chow: this is highly addictive and so fun for Valentine’s Day too!
Vanilla Bean Donuts with Strawberry Glaze: delicious baked donuts topped with strawberry frosting made with a little bit of gelatin powder!
Meringue Roses: why not use gelatin to flavor your meringue cookies? These are so pretty too!
Lemon Crunch Cookies: a box of lemon gelatin not only keeps these cookies moist, but makes them irresistible.
Strawberry Swirl Fudge: This would be pretty not only for Valentine’s Day, but a girls’ birthday, baby shower, Mother’s Day…
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Ingredients
- 4oz cream cheese,softened
- 2 tsp cherry gelatin mix
- 3 cup powdered sugar
- 96 mini pretzel twists
- 8oz vanilla Candiquik, melted
- sprinkles
Instructions
- In mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add in cherry gelatin mix and powdered sugar. Beat for 5 minutes. Roll dough into one inch balls and press between two pretzels.
- I refrigerated my pretzel bites for about 30 minutes at this point. Dip half of each pretzel into melted candiquik, add sprinkles immediately. I found that having the pretzel bites cold, the vanilla candiquik hardened quicker. You don't HAVE to refrigerated your bites though before dipping.
- Allow chocolate to set, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 3 days. ENJOY!
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Such cute and fun treats for Valentines! I keep scrolling up and down, trying to decide which one to make. If only I could make them all!
Danielle recently posted..Tate’s Bake Shop Linzer Heart Cookies and a Giveaway
Thanks Danielle. These definitely are quite easy to make!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Yay – I am all about pink and sprinkles and hearts this week! I love these cute pretzel bites. And they are no-bake – so even I can make then
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Strawberry Oreo White Chocolate Fridge Cake
No bake desserts are perfect for a busy week! I plan on whipping up another batch of these!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Anything pink and sprinkle-y wins my heart! Sweet & salty is a bonus.
I love cheesecake pretzel bites! I’ve never made a cherry version though!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..red velvet cheesecake swirl brownies.
This cherry version is a winner in my book!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Love the sweet and salty and they are so cute!
Erika @ The Hopeless Housewife recently posted..Erika Monroe-Williams Behind the Scenes of “The Taste” on ABC
these look awesome! i might make them with raspberry or strawberry jello cause i’m not a cherry person, but what a cute idea!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef recently posted..Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies
any flavor gelatin would work perfect!! Lemon would be delicious too…although maybe not so Valentine’s-ish
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
So pretty for Valentine’s day!
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Chinese steamed sticky rice cakes (nián gāo)
These are so cute, and such a unique idea for Valentine’s Day!!
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Weekend Ramblings
These look so great! Great way to spruce up pretzels! YUM!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Raspberry HUGS Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies
Thanks Nancy! It’s a delicious bite with the salty and sweet!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
I love this twist on pretzel bites Aimee! Perfect, and I love the pink!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Red Hots Muddy Buddies
YUM! I love the super salty with the super sweet. Pretzels and cream cheese pudding mix, would be delish!
Thanks Sarah!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
I am so excited for pink sprinkle week!!! These are so cute and I love the fun flavor of cherry cheesecake with the pretzel! Yum!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..No Bake Caramel Mud Pie Cups
Thanks girl. After this week I’ll be ready to be done with pink! Maybe not sprinkles…
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
These are so cute & look yummie too! Wanted to know where you bought the little Chocolate Heart Sprinkles? Thanks
Jodi, they came in a sprinkle mix with the jimmies. I think I bought them at Walmart.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Thanks, I’ll have to take a look!
I busted out my heart sprinkles today.
Shiloh Barkley recently posted..Butternut Squash Risotto with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Glaze
What a great idea Aimee! Love the sweet & salty combination
Liz recently posted..Stained Glass Valentine Cookies
Thanks Liz. Sweet and Salty works every time
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Ive been playing in pink sprinkles all weekend. These are just more for the making
So adorable!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..15 Sweet Valentine’s Day Recipes
Thanks Averie! I may be ready to be done baking with pink…but never done with sprinkles!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites
Oh my Aimee! These are perfect…love the salty and sweet combo and they are so cute!
JulieD recently posted..Red Velvet Oreo Truffles
Thanks Julie!! My kids helped me make another batch, they are that easy!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
I love these! What a great idea! And so pink and pretty!
Lindsy @ Life, Love and Sugar recently posted..Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Thank you! And of course you can change the color for any holiday by changing your flavor of jello!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
These are so fun! Great idea to use jello to mix up the flavor!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Skinny Fudgy Brownies (Quick & Easy)
Thanks Jessica. JELL-O is definitely my go-to ingredient!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
I adore these! Sharing
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik recently posted..Valentine Surprise Cookies
Thanks for sharing Sarah!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
This looks fabulous!!!
These look so good and sound like they come together pretty easily! I’d have to swap out the gelatin, but it doesn’t sound like that’ll be a problem
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies recently posted..Vegan Banana French Toast
No problem at all, you can also use grenadine or maraschino cherry juice! Or even fresh cherries would work!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
You must know that I am in love with these because of their pinkness right? Well I do!
Katrina @ In Katrina’s Kitchen recently posted..PicMonkey Mondays: Creating a Collage
Yes, pink is always a winner, right?
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
You just did what now? Cheesecake bites? Stuffed between pretzels? Is this real life?
Karly recently posted..Brown Sugar Glazed Banana Donuts
I just pinched you, did you feel it? Yep, real life girlfriend!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
These are so cute!!!
Seriously pretzel cheesecake bites are a thing of pure genius!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) recently posted..Big Mama’s Biscuits and A VIDEO!
Thanks Jocelyn
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Using Jello is the BEST idea! Love little treats that I can munch on throughout the day!
Yeah, these can be quite dangerous tanya…so easy to just keep grabbing “one more.”
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
I bet these are yummy! And they look so darn cute too : )
Thanks for sharing!
Liz
Liz Fourez recently posted..How to Create a Record Wall
I attempted to make these tonight, but my cream cheese mix was more like icing
I couldn’t roll it into a ball. I used reduced fat cheese, could that have made a difference? It tastes great, just can’t roll it.
That could be it, I’m not sure. You could try refrigerating the mixture to see if it firms up for you!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
Another adorable treat!! Love it!
Eek! Loving the cherry cheesecake filling., I made red velvet pretzel bites this past weekend, too! Great minds think alike
though I totally am craving cherry cheesecake now!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Valentine Heart Chow
Ohhhh red velvet. Cute idea too!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
These look terrific!! Pinned
Thanks for sharing!
Happy Valentine’s Day <3
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com recently posted..Potsticker Cheddar Skewers
Thanks for pinning Brenda! ENJOY!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Toffee Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cheeseball
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