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Carrot Cake Truffles

Decadent Carrot Cake Truffles for a Sweet Treat Anytime

These Carrot Cake Truffles are no-bake, bite-sized delights with the essence of classic carrot cake wrapped in white chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots Fresh and finely grated for best texture.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla sandwich cookies or graham crackers Finely crushed for smooth blend.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans Substitute any preferred nut.
For the Coating
  • 2 cups white chocolate or vanilla melting wafers Or dark chocolate for richer flavor.
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil Thins the chocolate for easier dipping.
Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup crushed nuts
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Box Grater
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely grate fresh carrots and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in grated carrots and crushed vanilla sandwich cookies into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 30-45 minutes until firm.
  5. Scoop portions of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Freeze the truffles for 20 minutes until firm.
  7. Melt the white chocolate or vanilla melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl in short increments, stirring in between.
  8. Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Add toppings if desired.
  9. Let the truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes until chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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