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Carrot Cake Truffles

Irresistible Carrot Cake Truffles – No-Bake Delight!

These delightful Carrot Cake Truffles are a quick no-bake treat that captures the beloved flavors of traditional carrot cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Finely Grated Carrots Pack and pat dry to avoid sogginess.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1.75 cups Crushed Vanilla Sandwich Cookies or Graham Crackers Substitute with gluten-free cookies if desired.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar Can reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cups Finely Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Optional; omit for nut-free versions.
Coating
  • 12 ounces White Chocolate or Vanilla Melting Wafers Dark chocolate can also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Neutral Oil Optional for easier dipping.
Finishing Touches
  • Finishing Options (shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or cinnamon sugar) For added texture and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely grate 1 ½ cups of fresh carrots and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  3. Fold in grated carrots, crushed cookies, and chopped nuts until evenly combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-tablespoon balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Freeze the truffles for about 20 minutes to maintain their shape.
  7. Melt white chocolate in a microwave and thinned with coconut oil if necessary.
  8. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet.
  9. Allow truffles to set at room temperature or refrigerate for faster setting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for 2 months. Use parchment paper between layers when freezing.

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