Description
Christmas Tree Cake Truffles – Irresistible holiday treats made with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, cream cheese, and chocolate coating. Yum!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 12 oz (340g) high-quality white chocolate or white candy melts
- 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional, helps thin chocolate for dipping)
- Holiday sprinkles for decoration
- Green candy melts or food coloring for decorative drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Filling Remove all packaging from the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and place them in a large mixing bowl. Break the cakes into smaller pieces with your hands, then use a fork to crumble them until no large pieces remain. You want a fine, consistent texture throughout. Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbled cakes and mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until completely combined. The mixture should be moist and hold together easily when pressed.
- Step 2: Form the Truffles Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the mixture (about 1½ tablespoons per truffle). Roll each portion between your palms to create smooth balls. If the mixture becomes sticky, lightly dust your hands with powdered sugar. Place the formed balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart so they don’t touch. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
- Step 3: Melt the Chocolate When the truffle centers are properly chilled, prepare your white chocolate coating. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate with shortening or coconut oil (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval, until completely smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler for more controlled melting. The chocolate should be fluid but not hot—aim for just slightly warm to the touch.
- Step 4: Dip and Decorate Remove only a few truffle balls from the refrigerator at a time to ensure they stay firm. Using a fork or dipping tool, submerge each ball completely in the melted white chocolate. Lift it out, tap gently to remove excess, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with holiday decorations before the chocolate sets. Work quickly with each truffle to ensure the sprinkles adhere properly.
- Step 5: Add Festive Finishing Touches After all truffles have been dipped and decorated with sprinkles, allow them to set completely (about 30 minutes at room temperature or 15 minutes in the refrigerator). For an extra festive touch, melt green candy melts according to package instructions and transfer to a small piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Drizzle the green chocolate over the set truffles in a tree pattern to mimic the original Christmas Tree Cake design.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg