Description
Delicious bite-sized Carrot Cake Truffles blending earthy carrots with cream cheese and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (packed, then patted dry)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 3/4 cups crushed vanilla sandwich cookies or graham crackers (fine crumbs)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 12 ounces white chocolate or vanilla melting wafers (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil (optional, to thin chocolate)
- Finishing: shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the carrots by grating them on the fine side of a box grater and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold in grated carrots, cookie or graham crumbs, and nuts (if using) until the mixture is thick and scoopable.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until it holds its shape.
- Roll 1-tablespoon portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second bursts, stirring between each until smooth. Add a little oil if it’s too thick.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip, then set them back on parchment.
- Sprinkle toppings like coconut, nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon while still wet.
- Allow the coating to firm at room temperature or chill for 10 minutes.
- Enjoy cold or slightly cool.
Notes
Great for family gatherings, special occasions, or as a quick dessert. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg