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Close-up of festive Christmas Tree Cake Truffles, perfect for holiday desserts.

Best Christmas Tree Cake Truffles

These Christmas Tree Cake Truffles are a simple and festive treat, perfect for holiday parties. Made with crumbled Christmas tree cakes, cream cheese, and a green candy coating, these truffles are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser. Top with sprinkles and a yellow star for an adorable and delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 12 ounces green candy melts or white chocolate chips with green food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening optional, for smoother melting
  • Christmas sprinkles stars, nonpareils, etc.
  • Yellow candy melts or yellow decorating icing for the star on top

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • Fork or dipping tools
  • Small piping bag or Ziploc bag
  • Spoon or small cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Crumble the Christmas Tree Cakes in a large mixing bowl until finely broken down.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese to the crumbled cakes. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is well combined and forms a dough-like consistency.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, roll the mixture into approximately 1-inch balls.
  5. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  6. Gently shape each ball into a cone or triangle shape to resemble a Christmas tree.
  7. Place the baking sheet with the shaped cake balls in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes.
  8. In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the green candy melts. If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Add the vegetable shortening (if using) to help with the melting process and create a smoother consistency.
  9. Remove the cake balls from the freezer. Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully dip each cake ball into the melted green candy. Make sure the entire cake ball is coated. Gently tap off any excess candy.
  10. Place the dipped cake ball back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately decorate with Christmas sprinkles before the candy coating sets.
  11. Melt a small amount of yellow candy melts or use yellow decorating icing. Transfer it to a small piping bag or Ziploc bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Pipe a small star on the top of each Christmas tree truffle.
  12. Place the baking sheet with the decorated Christmas Tree Cake Truffles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the coating to fully set.

Notes

Don't overmix the cake crumbs and cream cheese. Chilling the dough and freezing the shaped cake balls are crucial steps. Melt candy melts carefully to avoid seizing. Work quickly to decorate with sprinkles before the coating sets. Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. For an adult twist, add a tablespoon or two of your favorite liqueur to the cake ball mixture. Experiment with different cake flavors like vanilla or chocolate snack cakes. Use white chocolate dyed green, or even dark chocolate for the coating.