Description
Rich and indulgent bite-sized truffles made with moist chocolate cake and a creamy cheesecake filling, coated in melted chocolate. Perfect for parties, gifts, or anytime treats.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the chocolate cake mix with eggs and water according to package instructions. Bake and let cool completely.
- Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Take a portion of cake crumbs, flatten in hand, and place a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center. Roll into a ball to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Place truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate chips until smooth. Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate to coat completely.
- Place coated truffles on parchment paper and allow chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Use dark or milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet for variation.
- Add flavors to the filling such as cocoa, espresso, or flavored extracts.
- Chill the truffles before dipping to help them hold shape.
- Decorate with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or a drizzle of white chocolate for a festive touch.
- Freeze truffles for longer storage up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake (with baking for cake)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
