Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Red Velvet Cake Truffles
Red Velvet Cake Truffles is made with box red velvet cake mix, 8 oz package cream cheese, and 12 ounce package milk.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 42
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check the package directions
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
2. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
3. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare the cake)
In the method: Prepare the cake according to package instructions.
8 oz package cream cheese (1/3 less fat), softened
In the method: Prepare the cake according to package instructions.
12 ounce package milk, dark or white chocolate chips
In the method: Prepare the cake according to package instructions.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 42. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 box red velvet cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box to prepare the cake)Ingredient note
Source: 1 8 oz package cream cheese (1/3 less fat), softenedIngredient note
Source: 1 12 ounce package milk, dark or white chocolate chipsIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Red Velvet Cake Truffles
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Devour!
A little more help as you go
Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the baking sheet. Start with this step: Prepare the cake according to package instructions.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Use the package directions where the method calls for them.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Return truffles to the fridge for 15 minutes or until truffles are set.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: julieseatsandtreats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.