Description
Delight in these decadent Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Truffles, featuring moist red velvet cake combined with creamy frosting, coated in smooth white chocolate, and perfect for sharing at your next celebration or gifting to someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (or homemade red velvet cake)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Coating
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped (or white chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil for a smoother texture)
Optional Toppings
- Red sprinkles or crushed nuts for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the red velvet cake according to the box instructions or your homemade recipe. Allow it to cool completely before proceeding to the next step to ensure the cake crumbs are manageable.
- Crumble the Cake: Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl, making sure there are no large chunks for a smooth truffle mixture.
- Mix with Cream Cheese and Sugar: Add softened cream cheese and powdered sugar to the cake crumbs. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniformly combined and holds together when pressed, forming a dough-like consistency.
- Form Truffles: Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls. Place the formed truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the white chocolate with the vegetable or coconut oil, either in a microwave in 30-second increments stirring between each, or over a double boiler until smooth and glossy.
- Coat the Truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it is completely covered. Tap off excess chocolate before placing them back onto the parchment-lined tray.
- Decorate: While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with optional red sprinkles or crushed nuts for an added festive touch.
- Set and Serve: Refrigerate the coated truffles until the chocolate hardens, about 10-15 minutes. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a luxurious bite.
Notes
- Using cream cheese adds a tangy richness that perfectly balances the sweetness.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before crumbling to avoid a soggy mixture.
- Substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil in the coating for a smoother texture and slight coconut flavor.
- The truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a festive touch, consider using pink or red white chocolate melts instead of plain white chocolate.
