Special Occasion Tree Cake Truffles Recipe
Introduction
These Special Occasion Tree Cake Truffles are a festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday gatherings or any celebration. Combining moist cake crumbs with creamy cream cheese and a smooth chocolate coating, they’re both easy to make and delightful to eat.
Ingredients
- 10 vanilla Little Debbie Special Occasion Tree Cakes
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz almond bark or white chocolate candy melts
- Red food coloring
- Green sanding sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Step 2: Crumble the Special Occasion Tree Cakes into fine crumbs inside a mixing bowl.
- Step 3: Add the softened cream cheese to the cake crumbs and mix thoroughly using a hand mixer until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.
- Step 4: Using a cookie scoop, form tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball smooth and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 5: While the balls chill, melt the almond bark or white chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Step 6: Dip each chilled cake ball into the melted chocolate, tapping off any excess. Return the coated truffle to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 7: Mix a small amount of red food coloring into the remaining melted chocolate and drizzle it over the truffles. Then sprinkle green sanding sugar on top to add festive color and sparkle.
Tips & Variations
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform truffle sizes for even coating and freezing.
- If you don’t have Little Debbie Tree Cakes, vanilla or white cake with green tinted frosting can make a good substitute.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Try dipping the truffles in dark or milk chocolate for a different taste.
Storage
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to three months. To serve, allow frozen truffles to soften in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Reheating is not recommended as it may cause the chocolate coating to melt unevenly.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular cream cheese instead of softened cream cheese?
It’s best to use softened cream cheese so it mixes smoothly with the cake crumbs, creating the right dough-like texture for shaping the truffles.
What can I use if I don’t have almond bark or candy melts?
You can substitute with any good-quality white chocolate chips or bars. Just melt them carefully to avoid burning, ensuring a smooth coating for the truffles.
PrintSpecial Occasion Tree Cake Truffles Recipe
These Special Occasion Tree Cake Truffles are a delightful and festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made by combining crumbled vanilla Little Debbie tree cakes with cream cheese, these truffles are coated in a smooth layer of melted almond bark or white chocolate, then decorated with red food coloring drizzle and green sanding sugar for a holiday-inspired look. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they make a wonderful crowd-pleaser during special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 25 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 vanilla Little Debbie Special Occasion Tree Cakes
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz almond bark or white chocolate candy melts
- Red food coloring
- Green sanding sugar
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a non-stick surface for the truffles to rest on after dipping.
- Make cake mixture: Crumble the vanilla Special Occasion Tree Cakes into fine crumbs in a mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and mix thoroughly with a hand mixer until you achieve a dough-like consistency.
- Form truffle balls: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, form smooth balls from the cake mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Freeze the balls for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond bark or white chocolate candy melts in 30-second increments, stirring between sessions until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip truffles: Remove the chilled truffle balls from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate. Tap off any excess coating and return the dipped truffles to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Mix some red food coloring with leftover melted chocolate and drizzle this over the coated truffles. Immediately sprinkle the green sanding sugar on top to create festive decorations. Allow the coating to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- If almond bark or white chocolate melts are unavailable, high-quality white chocolate can be substituted.
- Freeze the truffle balls well to help them hold their shape during dipping.
- Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a different look, try using other colored sanding sugars or edible glitter.
Keywords: Tree Cake Truffles, Holiday Dessert, Little Debbie, No-Bake Truffles, Festive Treats
