Strawberry Velvet Cheesecake Truffle Bites Recipe
Delicious Strawberry Velvet Cheesecake Truffle Bites combine the rich flavors of red velvet strawberry cake with creamy cheesecake filling, coated in smooth white chocolate and topped with a touch of crushed freeze-dried strawberries or cake crumbs. Perfect as elegant bite-sized treats for parties or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 24 truffle bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Mixture
- 2 cups crumbled red velvet strawberry cake (homemade or boxed, cooled)
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Coating and Toppings
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon crushed freeze-dried strawberries or reserved cake crumbs (optional for topping)
- 12 fresh strawberries, tops on (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Base: Crumble the cooled red velvet strawberry cake finely into a large bowl to create the base for the truffle mixture.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the cream cheese mixture to the crumbled cake and mix thoroughly until a dough-like consistency forms.
- Form Balls: Scoop and roll the dough into 24 equal-sized balls. Place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill: Refrigerate the balls for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes until they are firm and easy to handle for dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and silky.
- Dip Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back onto the parchment-lined tray.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries or reserved cake crumbs over each truffle to add texture and flavor.
- Set Truffles: Allow the truffles to set completely at room temperature or place them in the fridge to firm up before serving.
- Decorate (Optional): Press a fresh strawberry top into each truffle for a beautiful finishing touch and added freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture.
- If you don’t have freeze-dried strawberries, extra cake crumbs work well as a topping.
- White chocolate can be tempered if you want a shinier finish, but it is not necessary for this recipe.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the cream cheese mixture.
Keywords: strawberry velvet cheesecake truffles, red velvet dessert, no-bake truffles, white chocolate truffles, bite-sized dessert, strawberry cake truffles
