Strawberry Cake Truffles
Strawberry Cake Truffles are delightful bite-sized treats combining the moist, fruity flavor of strawberry cake with a creamy cream cheese binder and a luscious white chocolate coating. Perfect for quick preparation without baking hassles, these customizable truffles offer a vibrant, eye-catching presentation that’s ideal for parties, gifts, or satisfying any sweet craving.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (for baking the cake)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free cake mix and ingredients)
Main Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz white chocolate or candy melts, for coating
- Optional: 1/4 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
- Step 1: Bake Your Strawberry Cake
Prepare your strawberry cake according to package directions or your favorite recipe. Bake fully and allow to cool completely.
- Step 2: Crumble the Cake
Once cooled, crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor to form the base of the truffles.
- Step 3: Mix in Cream Cheese and Butter
Combine the cake crumbs with softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture has a dough-like consistency that holds together well.
- Step 4: Form the Truffles
Roll the mixture into small, even balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm.
- Step 5: Dip in Melted Chocolate
Melt the white chocolate or candy melts until smooth. Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each chilled ball completely and place back on the tray.
- Step 6: Garnish and Set
While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries or other desired garnishes. Refrigerate again until the coating is fully hardened.
Notes
- Chill the truffle mixture thoroughly before dipping to ensure smooth coatings and prevent melting.
- Use high-quality white chocolate or candy melts for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid moisture during preparation and storage to keep the coating crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Handle the mixture gently while forming balls to maintain texture and avoid compressing too tightly.
- Work quickly when dipping to maintain chocolate temperature and achieve a smooth, evenly coated finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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