Irresistible Red Velvet Cheesecake Truffles
Delicious red velvet cheesecake truffles coated in chocolate, capturing the essence of red velvet cake in a bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups red velvet cake crumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the red velvet cake crumbs, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in size.
- Chill the truffles on a baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring a complete coating.
- Sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets, if desired.
- Set the truffles at room temperature or in the refrigerator for another 15 minutes to harden.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for better mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg