Red Velvet Truffles: How to Make Perfect Decadent Treats at Home
Decadent red velvet truffles made with moist red velvet cake and cream cheese, rolled into bite-sized balls and coated in smooth chocolate an elegant, irresistible treat perfect for holidays or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients listed on cake mix box
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening
- Optional: sprinkles or cocoa powder for coating
Instructions
- 1. Bake red velvet cake according to package directions and let cool completely.
- 2. Crumble cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- 3. Add cream cheese and mix until fully combined.
- 4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 5. Chill truffles for 30 minutes until firm.
- 6. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- 7. Dip chilled truffles into melted chocolate, coating completely.
- 8. Return to parchment and add sprinkles if desired.
- 9. Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use white chocolate for a classic red velvet look.
- Store truffles refrigerated for best texture.
- Perfect for gifting or party trays.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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