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Red Velvet Truffles

Red Velvet Truffles: Delicious No-Bake Holiday Treats

Delight in these Red Velvet Truffles, a make-ahead no-bake dessert combining rich cake and creamy cheese, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix Substitution: Use homemade red velvet cake if preferred.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Tip: Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
For the Coating
  • 16 oz White Chocolate Substitution: Can use semi-sweet chocolate or peppermint bark for a twist.
  • 2 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Prep note: Melt and drizzle over finished truffles for added visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pan
  • baking tray
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Fork
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Red Velvet Truffles
  1. Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions, baking it in a greased cake pan at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes. Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Once the cake is cool, crumble it into a large mixing bowl using your hands or a fork until there are no large chunks. Add the softened cream cheese and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
  3. Using your hands, roll the creamy red velvet mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Transfer the tray to the freezer and let them chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. While the truffles are chilling, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments at medium power, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth—this usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Once melted, remove the truffles from the freezer and dip each one into the warm, melted white chocolate. Using a fork, lift each truffle out, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined tray.
  6. If desired, drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over the tops for an extra touch before the coating hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the red velvet cake is completely cooled before crumbling; a warm cake can lead to a soggy truffle mixture. Refrigerate or freeze the truffles after shaping them for optimal texture.

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