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5 from 3 votes

Strawberry Cake Truffles

Prep Time20 minutes
Chill time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 108kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce freeze dried strawberries
  • 15.25 ounces strawberry cake mix prepared according to the package directions and cooled completely
  • 16 ounce cream cheese frosting
  • 4 ounces whipped cream cheese softened
  • 16 ounces white chocolate candy coating see notes

Instructions

  • Add the freeze dried strawberries to a food processor and pulse until they form a fine crumb— about 20 seconds.
  • Crumble the prepared strawberry cake into a large bowl. Add the freeze dried strawberry crumbs, cream cheese frosting, and softened whipped cream cheese. Gently mix until a dough forms.
  • Scoop out 1 tablespoon sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Place the truffles on a parchment lined baking sheet and chill them in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • When the truffles are chilled, heat the white chocolate candy coating according to the package directions (usually I recommend melting them in a microwave safe bowl at 30 second intervals until melted).
  • One at a time, dip the truffles into the white chocolate and tap off any excess. Then place the truffle back onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Garnish with sprinkles or freeze dried strawberry crumbs before the white chocolate sets.
  • Allow the truffles to set completely and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Notes

Freeze dried strawberries add a strong strawberry flavor to the truffles but they are optional!
I’m using strawberry cake mix from a box but feel free to substitute your favorite homemade strawberry cake if you prefer.
Cream cheese frosting binds the truffles together. You could use vanilla or chocolate frosting but I love the tanginess of the cream cheese.
We’re adding even more tanginess and creaminess to these truffles with more whipped cream cheese! Make sure it’s fully softened so it incorporates smoothly.
White chocolate candy melts are my preferred truffle coating— they melt smoothly and don’t need to be tempered like regular white chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg