Special 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
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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
