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Springtime Carrot Cake Truffles

Bite-sized truffles inspired by carrot cake—spiced, nutty, and wrapped in a smooth white chocolate shell.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 30 truffles

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots about 2 medium carrots
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Blanch shredded carrots in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, spread on a paper towel, and press to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, melted butter, and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
  3. Stir in drained carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped nuts, and a pinch of salt into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze 10 minutes to firm up.
  5. Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth).
  6. Use a fork to dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate, tapping off excess. Place back on the parchment. Repeat until all are coated.
  7. Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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