Carrot Cake Truffles
Carrot Cake Truffles are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the warm flavors of spiced carrot cake with a creamy frosting. These bite-sized delights, rolled in rich cream cheese, offer a perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia. Ideal for celebrations or cozy get-togethers, they are sure to impress your family and friends while bringing back fond memories of baking together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1 cup diced pineapple (canned, in juice)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, diced pineapple, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar until combined.
- Spread the mixture onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the baked mixture cool completely on a wire rack.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Crumble the cooled carrot cake into small pieces in a large bowl, adding half of the frosting mixture to create a moldable dough.
- Roll small portions into balls and coat with remaining frosting or chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use finely grated fresh carrots for enhanced sweetness. Feel free to add raisins or drizzle melted chocolate on top for added flair. Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.