Description
These no-bake Strawberry Shortcake Truffles Treats are creamy, candy-coated, and full of festive charm. Perfect for holidays or gifting, they come together quickly and chill beautifully for a smooth, strawberry-rich bite.
Ingredients
1 box extra moist strawberry cake mix
227 grams cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
260 grams light pink candy melts
90 grams white candy melts
Crumbled shortcake, for topping
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla; mix for 2–3 minutes until smooth and vibrant pink.
3. Using a 2.5 cm scoop, portion and roll mixture into balls, then place on the baking sheet.
4. Refrigerate for 60 minutes.
5. Melt pink candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 1 minute, then in 30-second intervals until smooth.
6. Dip chilled truffles into the melted candy, coat evenly, remove excess, and place back on the sheet.
7. Chill coated truffles for another 30 minutes.
8. Melt white candy melts in the same way, then drizzle over truffles using a piping bag.
9. While still wet, sprinkle crumbled shortcake on top.
10. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing.
Adjust microwave time depending on wattage.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Use vegan cream cheese or Greek yogurt as substitutions.
Add lemon zest or shredded coconut for flavor.
Can be made a day ahead and frozen once fully set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy & Decadent Christmas Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg