Description
Simple truffles made from leftover Christmas cake, rolled in coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crumbled Christmas cake
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles or cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the crumbled Christmas cake and softened cream cheese. Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Immediately roll the coated truffle in sprinkles or cocoa powder, if desired.
- Return the truffles to the refrigerator until the chocolate sets.
Notes
- Use any leftover fruitcake or dense holiday cake for this recipe.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of brandy or orange juice.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: Christmas cake truffles, leftover cake recipe, no-bake dessert, holiday sweets, chocolate truffles