Red Velvet Truffles

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Red velvet truffles are such a quick and easy treat that bring such color and flavor to your dessert menu. These fudgy little bites are perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or just because.

Close up of smooth red velvet truffles topped with white chocolate drizzle and Christmas sprinkles.

Are you looking for a statement dessert that only takes a few ingredients and less than an hour to make? If you said yes, you are in the right place.

These fudgy truffles have a smooth texture and bright red color. The best part is they only take 4 ingredients, 5 if you count the sprinkles!

Ingredients: white chocolate chips, vanilla, condensed milk and red velvet cake mix ready to be made into truffles.

These tasty little orbs are all dressed up for Christmas with fun sprinkles. But they would also look amazing with little hearts or pink and red sprinkles for Valentine’s Day.

You could even go with blue sprinkles for the 4th of July if you want. Just imagine the possibilities, they really are endless.

So make some for your holiday dessert trays, or for your next BBQ. Better yet, make some for both and keep the ingredients on hand so you can have more at a moment’s notice.

Making the Truffles

These truffles are made just like you would make fudge using condensed milk and chocolate chips. Melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together.

Cake mix on top of melted white chocolate chips and condensed milk.

Red velvet cake mix stirred into melted chocolate making a smooth bright red mixture.

Stir in some vanilla and a little bit of red velvet cake mix. Chill the mixture until it sets up and then scoop it and roll it into little balls.

It really is that simple. Drizzle on a little melted chocolate and add some sprinkles to make the extra visually appealing.

Small scoop of red velvet truffle mixture.

Smooth red truffle after scoop was rolled between hands to smooth it out.

Or go ahead and dip them in melted chocolate if you prefer. Either way, they are sure to make a statement.

Flavor Variations

This recipe can easily be changed by using different flavors of cake mix. It is such a great way to make a simple treat for any occasion.

For more Christmas variations, use a spice or gingerbread cake mix.
For spring and summer truffles, try a lemon or strawberry cake mix.
You can even use rainbow chip cake mix or funfetti for birthday truffles.

Bite out of a red velvet truffle showing the smooth fudge-like center.

How do you store these truffles?

Truffles like these can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

Are these cake balls?

No! A lot of the red velvet truffles out there are really cake balls. These have a true chocolate truffle consistency but with red velvet flare!

More Fun Velvet Recipes

If you like a little red velvet in your life, you absolutely have to try making a red velvet cheese ball. It is perfect for serving with fruit, pretzels, graham crackers and animal crackers.

Tray of red velvet truffles drizzled with white chocolate and topped with sprinkles.

Or tone it down a bit and make a batch of pink velvet ice cream. It has a cream cheese frosting swirl that makes it next level.

Lemon velvet cake is another must make. It has that soft velvety texture and is made from scratch but is so super simple to do.

There is vanilla pink velvet cake as well. It is another easy to make cake with a super smooth texture.

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Yield: 24 Truffles