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Carrot Cake Truffles

Decadent Carrot Cake Truffles for a Sweet Spring Treat

These Carrot Cake Truffles are delightful no-bake desserts perfect for spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Fresh for flavor
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for best texture
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can be substituted with crushed nuts
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Increase for more warmth
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg A pinch goes a long way
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure for best taste
For the Coating
  • 8 oz White Chocolate Can substitute with dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans For topping
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut Consider unsweetened

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grate fresh carrots until you have about 1 cup and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine shredded carrots, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Blend until creamy.
  3. Add graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir.
  4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Melt white chocolate in a bowl in 20-second intervals until smooth.
  7. Dip each truffle into white chocolate and place back on the baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or shredded coconut before the chocolate sets.
  9. Let sit at room temperature until chocolate is fully set.
  10. Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

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