This carrot cake truffles recipe turns your favorite cake into easy bite-sized treats. No baking needed! These little balls taste just like real carrot cake but are much simpler to make.
Perfect for parties, gifts, or when you want something sweet without turning on the oven.
The best part about this carrot cake truffles recipe is how quick it is. Mix everything together, roll into balls, dip in chocolate, and you’re done. Kids love helping make these too!
My Story
My mom taught me this carrot cake truffles recipe years ago. She wanted carrot cake flavor but didn’t want to bake a whole cake.
These little treats became our family favorite for birthdays and holidays.
Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Hand mixer
- Grater
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese (soft)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
How to Make It
- Mix cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Grate carrots very fine.
- Crush graham crackers into crumbs.
- Mix in carrots, crackers, nuts, cinnamon.
- Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll into 20 small balls.
- Put on parchment paper.
- Chill balls for 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil.
- Dip each ball in chocolate.
- Chill for 30 more minutes.
Easy Tips
- Use soft cream cheese – It mixes better and makes smooth truffles.
- Grate carrots small – Tiny pieces work best in this carrot cake truffles recipe.
- Keep everything cold – Cold mixture is easier to roll into balls.
- Work fast with chocolate – Don’t let it get too hot or it won’t work right.
- Make them the same size – Use a small spoon to scoop equal amounts.
What Goes With These Truffles
Hot Drinks: Coffee, hot chocolate, or tea taste great with these sweet treats.
Cold Drinks: Milk or iced coffee work well too.
Other Desserts: Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a fancy dessert plate.
Final Thoughts
This carrot cake truffles recipe is perfect when you want something special but easy.
No oven, no mess, just delicious little treats that taste like real carrot cake. Everyone will think you spent hours making them!
Carrot Cake Truffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese soft
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Grate carrots very fine.
- Crush graham crackers into crumbs.
- Mix in carrots, crackers, nuts, cinnamon.
- Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll into 20 small balls.
- Put on parchment paper.
- Chill balls for 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil.
- Dip each ball in chocolate.
- Chill for 30 more minutes.
Notes
- Use soft cream cheese – It mixes better and makes smooth truffles.
- Grate carrots small – Tiny pieces work best in this carrot cake truffles recipe.
- Keep everything cold – Cold mixture is easier to roll into balls.
- Work fast with chocolate – Don’t let it get too hot or it won’t work right.
- Make them the same size – Use a small spoon to scoop equal amounts.