Carrot Cake Ball Truffles
Carrot Cake Ball Truffles are irresistible bite-sized treats that combine the delightful flavors of traditional carrot cake into creamy, poppable morsels. Each truffle is packed with freshly grated carrots, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious white chocolate coating. Perfect for parties or as a sweet snack, these truffles are sure to impress and satisfy your cravings for something sweet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 oz white chocolate
Instructions
- Finely grate the carrots and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots with softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir until well combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts for added texture.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls.
- Melt white chocolate according to package instructions; dip each ball to coat completely.
- Place coated truffles on parchment paper to cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Substitute walnuts with pecans or add shredded coconut for extra texture. Experiment with coatings like dark chocolate or crushed graham crackers for a unique twist.