Strawberry Shortcake Truffles Recipe
Delight in these creamy and bite-sized Strawberry Shortcake Truffles that capture the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in a fun, easy-to-make treat. Featuring a blend of moist strawberry cake, cream cheese, and candy coatings, these truffles are perfect for dessert lovers looking for a charming and elegant sweet snack.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Truffle Base
- 1 box extra moist strawberry cake mix
- 227 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration
- 260 grams light pink candy melts
- 90 grams white candy melts
- Crumbled shortcake, for topping
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly mix the strawberry cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until a uniform dough forms.
- Roll Truffle Balls: Using a cookie scoop, portion the mixture into even-sized balls and gently roll them with your hands to smooth the surface.
- Chill the Truffles: Place the formed balls on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 60 minutes to firm up for easier coating.
- Melt Pink Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the pink candy melts in short bursts, stirring between intervals until smooth.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted pink candy melts, letting any excess drip off before placing them back onto the parchment paper.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the coated truffles for 30 minutes to set the coating firmly.
- Melt White Candy Coating: Melt the white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth for drizzling.
- Drizzle and Decorate: Drizzle the white candy over the pink-coated truffles in a decorative pattern, then sprinkle the top with crumbled shortcake pieces for texture and appearance.
- Final Chill: Chill the truffles for an additional 30 minutes until fully set and ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smooth texture.
- Do not rush the chilling process; proper chilling is essential for firm truffles and smooth coating.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform truffle sizes and consistent cooking results.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
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