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Red Velvet Truffles

Red Velvet Truffles
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Red Velvet Truffles are rich, creamy, and festive bite-sized treats made from moist red velvet cake and cream cheese, coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfectly easy to make, these truffles offer a luscious melt-in-your-mouth texture with a vibrant red color, ideal for parties, gifts, or special indulgences.

Ingredients

Truffle Base

  • Red Velvet Cake – 2 cups crumbled (freshly baked or store-bought, moist and crumbly)
  • Cream Cheese – 4 oz softened
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons softened
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon

Coating & Decorations

  • White Chocolate or Candy Melts – 8 oz for coating
  • Optional Decorations – red sprinkles, cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or toasted coconut (quantity as desired)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Base: Start with a freshly baked or store-bought red velvet cake. Crumble it finely into a large bowl, breaking down any larger chunks to ensure an even mixture.
  2. Mix in Cream Cheese and Butter: Add softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract to the cake crumbs. Stir gently but thoroughly until you achieve a uniform, pliable dough-like consistency suitable for rolling.
  3. Shape the Truffles: Pinch off small amounts of the mixture and roll between your palms to form smooth, even balls about one inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Melt the White Chocolate Coating: While the truffles chill, melt white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and lump-free.
  5. Dip and Decorate: Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dunk each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coating. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the truffle back on parchment paper. Quickly add sprinkles or decorations before the coating sets.
  6. Set and Serve: Let the coated truffles rest at room temperature or refrigerate until the chocolate shell hardens. Enjoy immediately or store for later.

Notes

  • Chill your mixture before dipping to maintain shape and prevent melting.
  • Use high-quality white chocolate or candy melts for best flavor and smooth finish.
  • Dip truffles in small batches to keep coating smooth and avoid clumping.
  • Ensure truffles are dry and well chilled before dipping to prevent chocolate seizing.
  • Experiment with adding coconut flakes or crushed nuts to the coating for texture contrast.
  • For nut-free versions, omit nuts and consider toasting coconut for garnish.
  • For vegan options, substitute dairy-free cream cheese and vegan white chocolate.
  • Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Freeze truffles in a single layer before transferring to a sealed container; thaw at room temperature before serving.

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Keywords: Red Velvet Truffles, Cream Cheese Truffles, White Chocolate Coated Truffles, Festive Dessert, Gluten-Free Dessert

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