Easy & Delicious Red Velvet Truffles Recipe
If you love red velvet cake and chocolate truffles, then you’re in for a real treat! These Red Velvet Truffles are bite-sized delights featuring rich, moist red velvet cake mixed with cream cheese frosting and coated in smooth white chocolate. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
These truffles are incredibly easy to make, using simple ingredients and no baking required if you use store-bought cake. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, or whenever you crave a decadent homemade sweet. Plus, they make excellent edible gifts when packaged in a festive box!
What makes these Red Velvet Truffles so special? The combination of the deep cocoa flavor from the cake, the slight tang from the cream cheese, and the luxurious white chocolate shell creates a heavenly taste experience. You can even customize them by drizzling with dark chocolate, adding festive sprinkles, or rolling them in crushed cookies.
These little bites of joy are not only delicious but also easy to prepare ahead of time. You can store them in the fridge or freezer, making them the perfect make-ahead treat for any gathering.
So, let’s dive into this simple yet indulgent recipe and make the most delicious Red Velvet Truffles!
Prep Time, Chill Time & Servings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 24 truffles
Ingredients
For the Truffles:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (or homemade red velvet cake)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
For the Coating:
- 12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for a smoother coating)
- Sprinkles or dark chocolate drizzle (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: If making homemade cake, bake it according to recipe instructions and let it cool completely. If using store-bought cake, ensure it’s fully cooled before crumbling.
- Crumble the cake: In a large bowl, break the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
- Mix with frosting: Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until the texture is like thick dough.
- Form the truffles: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. If needed, stir in coconut oil for a thinner consistency.
- Coat the truffles: Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off before placing it back on the parchment paper.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, add sprinkles or drizzle with dark chocolate for an elegant touch.
- Set and serve: Let the truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Use room temperature frosting: This helps it blend smoothly with the cake crumbs.
- Don’t overmix: Mix just until combined to keep the right texture.
- Chill before dipping: Cold truffles hold their shape better when dipped in chocolate.
- Use a fork for dipping: This helps shake off excess chocolate for a cleaner finish.
- Customize toppings: Try rolling them in crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or even coconut flakes for a twist.
Easy & Delicious Red Velvet Truffles Recipe
Ingredients
For the Truffles:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix or homemade red velvet cake
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
For the Coating:
- 12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening optional, for a smoother coating
- Sprinkles or dark chocolate drizzle optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: If making homemade cake, bake it according to recipe instructions and let it cool completely. If using store-bought cake, ensure it’s fully cooled before crumbling.
- Crumble the cake: In a large bowl, break the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor.
- Mix with frosting: Add the cream cheese frosting and mix until the texture is like thick dough.
- Form the truffles: Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. If needed, stir in coconut oil for a thinner consistency.
- Coat the truffles: Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off before placing it back on the parchment paper.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, add sprinkles or drizzle with dark chocolate for an elegant touch.
- Set and serve: Let the truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate is firm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature frosting: This helps it blend smoothly with the cake crumbs.
- Don’t overmix: Mix just until combined to keep the right texture.
- Chill before dipping: Cold truffles hold their shape better when dipped in chocolate.
- Use a fork for dipping: This helps shake off excess chocolate for a cleaner finish.
- Customize toppings: Try rolling them in crushed nuts, cocoa powder, or even coconut flakes for a twist.
