Red Velvet Cheesecake Truffles – Cake Balls with Cream Cheese

Looking for a sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing? These red velvet cheesecake truffles are an eye-catching dessert that works well for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any time you’re craving something special.

These festive cake balls are made with cake mix and cream cheese, dipped in white chocolate, and decorated to look like classic truffles. They are rich, creamy, and guaranteed to make a lasting impression on any dessert table.

Best of all, these white chocolate cheesecake truffles are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Their beautiful presentation makes them ideal for parties, holidays, or homemade gifts. 

Below you’ll find step-by-step photos and tips to help you make the easy cheesecake truffle recipe perfectly every time.

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Ingredients and supplies to make red velvet cheesecake truffles

To make these white chocolate cheesecake truffles, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 box of Betty Crocker red velvet cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of water
• ⅓ cup of oil
• 8 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature
• 24 ounces of white chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons of coconut oil
• 2 drops of red gel food coloring

Supplies  that are useful for decorating the red velvet truffles:

• a baking sheet
• a silicone mat
• a piping bag with a round tip
• a candy dipping tool set
• a small cookie scoop 

How to make white chocolate cheesecake truffles

This recipe is made in stages. First, you make and bake the red velvet cake mix, and then you form and decorate the cake mix into truffles.

1. Make the red velvet cake

Prepare the cake batter. I used 3 eggs, 1 cup of water, and ⅓ cup of oil, since this is what the Betty Crocker cake mix asks for. If you use a different brand, prepare the cake according to your package directions.

Bake the cake and place the pan on a rack to cool completely. While the cake is baking, bring the cream cheese to room temperature.

2. Making the cheesecake batter

Place the cake in pieces in a large bowl. Use a fork to break the pieces into fine crumbs.

Add the softened cream cheese to the red velvet crumbs. Combine the mixture until the cream cheese is fully incorporated into the cake crumbs.

3. Forming the cake balls

Scoop out the dough and form 48 balls of red velvet cheesecake batter with your hands. A small cookie scoop helps to make the balls the same size.

Place the cake balls on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to chill the cake balls while you melt the white chocolate.

Note: Freezing the balls first makes them much easier to coat with chocolate later. Do this for about 10 minutes. If you freeze them too long, they will expand later and crack the coating.

4. Melting the white chocolate

Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat them in 20-second increments, stirring often until the chocolate is melted and silky.

Tip: Don’t melt the chocolate and coconut oil all at once. Do this in stages. The chocolate hardens quickly, and the cake will drop “bits” into the melted chocolate. Heating the chocolate in stages helps to prevent this.

5. Coat the red velvet cheesecake balls

Remove the cake balls from the freezer. Dip the balls into the melted white chocolate so that they are well covered.

Place the white chocolate-covered cake balls on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat.

Repeat this process with the remainder of the cake balls, heating more white chocolate when it starts to get cake fragments in the chocolate.

Tip: I used a candy dipping tool set for this step.  It’s inexpensive and one of the best purchases I have made for making truffles. The set has forks to help with coating the balls in the chocolate, but you can also use the little ladle to hold the coated truffle and let the extra chocolate drip away!

6. Tint the white chocolate

Add 1-2 drops of red gel food coloring to the leftover chocolate until you get a red color that you like.

Place the red-tinted white chocolate into an icing bag fitted with a small round piping tip. Drizzle the top of the white chocolate-coated balls with the red chocolate.

Return the red velvet cheesecake bites to the fridge to set.

Tasting the red velvet chocolate truffles

These red velvet cheesecake truffles are rich, creamy, and indulgent without being overly sweet. 

The inside is soft and velvety, with the familiar flavor of red velvet cake balanced by the slight tang of cream cheese. The white chocolate coating adds a smooth, buttery flavor that contrasts nicely with the creamy center, while the thin decorative drizzle gives just a hint of extra sweetness.

What could be better after a romantic dinner for two than biting into one of these amazing red velvet cheesecake balls? While they are perfect for Valentine’s Day or Christmas, this dessert-shop treat is just as enjoyable any time of the year.

Red velvet cheesecake truffles FAQs and tips

Can you make these red velvet truffles with dark chocolate?

Yes. Dark chocolate can be used instead of white chocolate for a less sweet, richer flavor. Use melting chocolate or chocolate wafers for the best results.

How long will the truffles stay fresh?

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, these truffles will stay fresh for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen and thawed in the refrigerator before serving.

How can I display these truffles for gift-giving?

Arrange the truffles in mini cupcake liners in a pretty tin. I like to place mine in a Belgian chocolate box. The indents in the box are the perfect size!

Are these true cheesecake truffles?

These are cake-based truffles made with red velvet cake mix and cream cheese. The flavor is similar to cheesecake, but they are not baked cheesecakes.

Can I make these truffles ahead of time?

Yes. They can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator or frozen until needed.

Do these red velvet truffles need to be refrigerated?

Yes. Because they contain cream cheese, refrigeration is recommended.

More homemade truffle recipes to try

If you liked these cheesecake truffles, be sure to try these recipes, too.

• Chocolate Cake Truffles – Patriotic 4th of July cake balls recipe
• Butterfinger Truffles – Chocolate bites with Butterfinger candy
• Cookies and Cream Candy Corn Truffles – Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving

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