Description
Carrot Cake Truffles are a delightful twist on classic carrot cake, transforming its beloved flavors into irresistible bite-sized treats. These no-bake morsels feature freshly grated carrots, rich cream cheese, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all rolled into smooth balls and coated with your choice of toppings. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to casual afternoon snacks—these truffles offer a wonderful balance of sweetness and spice that is sure to impress. Their easy preparation makes them an ideal dessert for novice cooks and experienced bakers alike. Indulge in these tasty truffles as a treat for yourself or share them with friends and family; either way, they are bound to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) – Optional
- ½ cup shredded coconut for coating – Optional
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and grate fresh carrots.
- In a bowl, mix grated carrots, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll chilled mixture into one-inch balls.
- Coat truffles in shredded coconut or crushed nuts as desired.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg