These red velvet Luv truffles are bite-sized delights made from moist red velvet cake mixed with real cream cheese frosting, then dipped in a rich chocolate coating. They’re decadent, elegant, and perfect for gifting or serving at parties.
Adorable for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, these truffles are simple to make and fun to personalize. They’re great for sharing with family, friends, or that special someone. You can package them in small boxes or tins for a charming homemade gift.
This recipe is ideal to make with kids—rolling the truffle balls is hands-on and enjoyable. Decorate them however you like: simple and classic, or dressed up with colorful coatings and sprinkles.
Pick any candy coating color you prefer. White, dark, or colored melts work well and let you get creative with finishes like sprinkles, small candy buttons, or drizzles. Either way, the truffles look stunning and taste indulgent.
For a personal touch, top each truffle with a small red chocolate heart. I made mine by melting red or pink candy wafers, piping tiny hearts onto parchment with a snipped zip-top bag, and letting them set before placing them on the truffles.
To make the hearts: melt 1/2 to 1 cup of red or pink candy melts in short intervals, transfer to a zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, pipe small hearts onto waxed or parchment paper, let them firm up, and then add to each truffle.
Look at that red velvet richness—these truffles are as beautiful as they are delicious. Here’s a straightforward recipe you can follow to make your own Luv truffles for friends, family, or someone special.
Red Velvet Luv Truffles — a charming and impressive dessert that’s sure to please. Happy truffling!
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- Red Velvet Levain Cookies
- Home-made Oreo Heart Sandwich Cookies {Cuteness Overload}
- Mini Red Velvet Brownies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
- ‘Pink Velvet’ Lofthouse Cookies {CopyCat Recipe}
- Ultimate Gooey Brownies
- Red Velvet Cookie Bars
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Red Velvet Luv Truffles
Kim Lange
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Ingredients
- 1 (9 x 13) pan of red velvet cake, baked and cooled
- 1 can prepared cream cheese frosting
- 1 lb (about 2 cups) candy coating or melts (white, dark, or both)
- Home-made red chocolate hearts: about 1/2 cup red candy wafers
Instructions
Red Velvet Truffle Filling
- Crumble the cooled red velvet cake into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese frosting and mix with your fingers until evenly combined and moist, forming a dough-like mixture.
- Portion the mixture into small balls using a small cookie scoop or your hands, and roll between your palms until smooth and round.
- Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.
- Freeze the balls for at least 30 minutes to firm them before coating.
Red Heart Decoratives
- Melt red candy wafers in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Transfer the melted candy to a zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and pipe small hearts onto parchment. Allow them to set completely, then reserve for topping the truffles.
Truffle Coating
- Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently to avoid burning. If the coating is too thick, add a small amount of butter or shortening to thin it to a pourable consistency.
- To coat, place a chilled cake ball on a fork and spoon the melted coating over it, tapping the fork on the bowl edge to remove excess. Alternatively, dip the ball directly into the coating with a dipping tool.
- Place each dipped truffle on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining balls.
- Refrigerate the truffles until the coating is fully set, about 20 minutes.
- Store truffles in a resealable container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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