Description
Easy Carrot Cake Truffles are delightful bite-sized treats that encapsulate the beloved flavors of carrot cake in a creamy and portable form. These no-bake truffles blend fresh shredded carrots, cream cheese, and warming spices, all enveloped in rich chocolate. Ideal for celebrations or as a sweet everyday indulgence, they are simple to prepare and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz high-quality dipping chocolate
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded carrots and crushed pineapple until well incorporated.
- Add softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until smooth.
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Once chilled, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt the dipping chocolate according to package instructions. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and return to parchment paper.
- Allow the truffles to cool in the fridge until the chocolate hardens (about 30 minutes). Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg