Description
Indulge in these delightful Red Velvet Truffles that combine the rich flavors of red velvet cake with creamy frosting, all in a bite-sized treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special indulgence, these no-bake truffles are simple to make and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 standard 9×13 inch red velvet cake
- 1/2 to 3/4 of a 16-ounce tub of store-bought cream cheese frosting or an equivalent amount of homemade
- 10–12 ounces of white chocolate chips, baking bars, or candy melts for coating
- Red Velvet Cake Crumbs (optional, reserved from the cake)
- Red, white, or themed sprinkles (optional)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- Drizzled chocolate (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Velvet Cake Crumbs: Crumble the entire cooled red velvet cake into a large mixing bowl until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Set aside about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of crumbs for decoration if desired.
- Mix with Cream Cheese Frosting: Add about half of the room-temperature cream cheese frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until the mixture is pliable and holds its shape. Add more frosting gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Chill the Truffle Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to firm up the mixture.
- Shape the Truffles: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into smooth balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the shaped truffles for another 15-20 minutes to ensure they hold their shape when coated.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating: Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth, being careful not to overheat.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated, and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Decorate Immediately: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the truffles with reserved cake crumbs, sprinkles, or cocoa powder.
- Final Chill to Set: Return the decorated truffles to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate coating is set.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free red velvet cake recipe. For a dairy-free option, substitute with vegan cream cheese frosting and high-quality vegan chocolate.