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Delicious carrot cake truffles topped with cream cheese frosting and nuts

Carrot Cake Truffles

Delicious, bite-sized Carrot Cake Truffles coated in chocolate, perfect for gatherings and gifts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the truffles
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots) Grate small for even texture.
  • 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers Pulse in a bag for quick crumbs.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warms without overpowering.
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg Just a pinch complements cinnamon.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Room temp for smooth mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) Unsalted to control salt.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla adds depth.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Sift if lumpy.
  • 8 oz semisweet or milk chocolate (chopped) Use good melting chocolate.
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating) Helps chocolate set shiny.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grate the carrots finely and squeeze lightly to remove excess water; they should feel moist, not soggy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly blended.
  3. Stir the grated carrots into the graham mixture until every shred is coated.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; add vanilla and sift in powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  5. Fold half of the frosting into the carrot-graham mix; cover and chill for 20–30 minutes.
  6. Portion small spoonfuls and roll into smooth balls; place on parchment and chill for 10 minutes.
Coating
  1. Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave until glossy.
  2. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip back; place on parchment.
  3. Sprinkle extra graham or cinnamon on top if desired.
  4. Chill the coated truffles for at least 1 hour until firm.

Notes

For themed truffles, consult guides for decorating. Use a cookie scoop for even portions. If mixture is too loose, chill longer or add more graham crumbs. For crunch, add chopped toasted pecans.