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!

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

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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.

Smooth red velvet truffle drizzled with white chocolate and topped with Christmas sprinkles, ready to eat.

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

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.

4.91 from 11 ratings

Red Velvet Truffles

Author: Carlee

Servings: Truffles

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.

Prep: 10

Cook: 3

Additional Time 30

Total: 43

Ingredients

Cake Mix Truffles

▢ 2 cups white chocolate chips divided
▢ 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ¾ cup red velvet cake mix

Optional Garnishes

▢ ½ cup white chocolate chips
▢ sprinkles

Instructions

Place 2 cups white chocolate chips and the 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk  in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 25-second intervals, stirring between each, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
Stir in ¾ cup red velvet cake mix  and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until color is uniform.
Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes or until it is able to be scooped and holds its shape.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop about 1 Tablespoon of truffle mixture.
Roll the scoops into smooth balls. Place them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
Melt remaining ½ cup white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring often.
Transfer melted chips to a small pipping bag or plastic baggie.
Cut a small corner off of the bag and drizzle the melted chips over the truffles, adding the sprinkles before it hardens.