Ingredients
Truffle Mixture
- 1 box of extra moist strawberry cake mix
- 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating & Garnish
- 1 to 1½ cups light pink candy melts
- ½ cup white candy melts
- Crumbled shortcake for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Surface: Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to hold the truffles during chilling.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix for 2-3 minutes until fully combined and the mixture turns pink and crumbly.
- Form Truffles: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll into 1 to 1½ inch balls. Smooth each ball using the palms of your hands until evenly rounded.
- Chill Truffles: Place the rolled balls on the prepared parchment-lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Prepare Pink Candy Melts: About 5-10 minutes before the truffles finish chilling, add the pink candy melts to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power or defrost mode for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and silky.
- Dip Truffles: Using two forks or dipping tools, completely coat each truffle ball with the melted pink candy. Place coated truffles back on parchment paper.
- Chill After Dipping: Refrigerate the dipped truffles for 30 minutes to set the coating.
- Prepare White Candy Melts: Repeat the melting process with the white candy melts near the end of the 30-minute chill until smooth and silky.
- Decorate Truffles: Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the melted white candy. Drizzle thin lines over each truffle by moving the bag back and forth. Immediately sprinkle with crumbled shortcake for garnish.
- Final Chill: Place the decorated truffles back in the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving to ensure they are fully set.
Notes
- If candy melts seize or thicken during melting, add a small amount of vegetable oil or shortening to restore smoothness.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and aid easy removal.
- The truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For best results, handle truffles with clean, dry hands to avoid fingerprints on the coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
