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Red Velvet Truffles

Red Velvet Truffles

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (including chilling and setting times)
  • Yield: About 24 truffles
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Red Velvet Truffles are an elegant and decadently delicious dessert, combining the rich, velvety texture of classic red velvet cake with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese center. Perfect bite-sized treats for celebrations or cozy nights in, their vibrant color and irresistible flavor make them a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • Red Velvet Cake Crumbs – 2 cups (moist, freshly baked or store-bought)
  • Cream Cheese – 4 oz, softened to room temperature
  • Powdered Sugar – 1 cup
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 2 tablespoons
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Red Food Coloring – a few drops (gel-based recommended)

Coating

  • White Chocolate or Candy Melts – 8 oz (for coating and finishing)

Optional Garnishes

  • Sprinkles, crushed nuts, edible glitter, or cocoa powder for decorating

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Crumbs: Bake a red velvet cake using your favorite recipe or use a quality store-bought cake. Once cooled, crumble it finely into a large mixing bowl, ensuring no large pieces remain for a smooth truffle texture.
  2. Mix in the Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese to room temperature and add it to the cake crumbs. Stir gently but thoroughly until the mixture becomes a cohesive, moldable dough.
  3. Add Flavor and Color: Incorporate powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the mixture. Mix until evenly combined, adjusting the red color intensity as desired.
  4. Shape the Truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the mixture into uniform bite-sized balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Coat with Chocolate: Melt white chocolate or candy melts gently over a double boiler or microwave. Dip each chilled truffle in the melted coating, allowing excess to drip off before placing it back on the tray. Add sprinkles or decorative toppings if desired.
  6. Chill and Set: Return the coated truffles to the refrigerator to fully harden the chocolate shell, usually about 1 hour, before serving.

Notes

  • Don’t skip chilling between steps to ensure the truffles hold their shape and don’t melt while coating.
  • Use a scoop to keep all truffles uniform for even setting and presentation.
  • Softened cream cheese blends more smoothly, giving better texture.
  • Properly temper your chocolate coating to achieve a shiny, crack-free finish.
  • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (if baking cake)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake / Baking (if making cake)
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 20g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Red Velvet Truffles, Dessert, Bite-sized Treats, Cream Cheese, White Chocolate, Party Dessert

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