The Story & Intro
If there’s one treat that instantly transports me back to my early days in America, it’s cream cheese red velvet truffle pops. The very first time I made them, I was trying to impress new friends at a neighborhood potluck and oh là là, did these little ruby-red beauties steal the show.
Bonjour my friends! 👋 I’m Lacamorea, a 31-year-old French girl who traded the cobblestone streets of Paris for the cozy kitchens of America 🇫🇷➡️🇺🇸. Ever since I could reach the countertop, I’ve been whisking, stirring, and sneaking tastes of cake batter when no one was looking 🍰😋. Cooking isn’t just my passion it’s my love language, my therapy, and my favorite way to make people smile. And these cream cheese red velvet truffle pops? They might just be the cutest and most irresistible little smiles-on-a-stick I’ve ever made.
Back in Paris, red velvet wasn’t something we saw too often. So when I discovered its signature scarlet crumb and velvety texture here in the States, I fell in love instantly. Pair that with creamy tangy frosting, smooth chocolate coating, and a shape cute enough to make your heart flutter? I was hooked. Now I make cream cheese red velvet truffle pops every holiday season, for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties, or honestly anytime I want something whimsical and bite-sized.
This recipe is fun, simple, wonderfully messy in the best way, and downright joyful to make — the kind of treat that turns a kitchen into a playground. And today, mon ami, you’re going to make them too.
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Decorating Time: 20 minutes
- Total: ~1 hour 45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Truffles
- 1 baked red velvet cake (boxed mix or homemade)
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coating
- 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup red melting wafers (optional for drizzling)
- Sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or red sugar crystals
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Lollipop sticks
- Microwave-safe bowls
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1 — Crumble the Cake
Once your red velvet cake has cooled completely, break it apart in a large bowl using your hands. It should become a fine, fluffy crumb. This is the part where I always feel like a little girl again, sneaking bites while pretending I’m not. 😉
Step 2 — Make the Filling
In a smaller bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Add this mixture to your cake crumbs and combine until you get a dough-like texture soft, moldable, and wonderfully velvety.
Step 3 — Roll Into Truffles
Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Once all the truffles are rolled, transfer the sheet to the fridge for at least 1 hour. This helps them firm up and makes dipping much easier.
Step 4 — Insert the Sticks
Melt a small amount of white chocolate. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then press it halfway into each truffle. This chocolate acts like edible glue très pratique!
Step 5 — Dip in Chocolate
Melt the rest of the white chocolate until smooth. Gently dip each truffle pop, letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place them upright in a styrofoam block or upside-down on parchment.
Step 6 — Decorate!
Drizzle red chocolate over the tops, add sprinkles, or keep them elegantly simple. This is where you can be playful think Valentine’s hearts, Christmas sparkles, or birthday confetti. 🎉
Serving Suggestions
These charming cream cheese red velvet truffle pops shine at:
- Holiday dessert tables
- Valentine’s Day treats
- Birthday party favors
- Baby showers
- Edible gift boxes
- Anytime you want to hear “OMG, did you MAKE these!?”
Serve them chilled for the perfect firm-but-creamy bite.
Pair with:
- Hot cocoa for a festive winter treat
- Sparkling rosé for an elegant party
- Strong coffee or espresso for contrast
📝 Notes
- If your mixture feels too wet, add 2–3 tablespoons of extra cake crumbs.
- If too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons more cream cheese.
- Use gel food coloring to intensify the red if desired.
- Don’t skip the chilling step it keeps the pops from falling off the sticks.
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. per truffle pop)
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 1g
Recipe Card
Cream Cheese Red Velvet Truffle Pops 🍬❤️
Ingredients
• Red velvet cake, baked & cooled
• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla
• White chocolate
• Red chocolate (optional)
• Sprinkles
Instructions
1️⃣ Crumble cake
2️⃣ Mix with cream cheese
3️⃣ Roll into balls
4️⃣ Chill
5️⃣ Insert sticks
6️⃣ Dip in melted chocolate
7️⃣ Decorate & enjoy!
Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Makes: ~24 pops
Conclusion
I hope you fall head-over-spatula for these cream cheese red velvet truffle pops, just like I did years ago at that first American potluck. They’re charming, celebratory, and full of the kind of joy that only tiny homemade treats can bring. Whether you’re gifting them, sharing them, or sneaking one alone with a cup of coffee (I won’t tell!), they’re sure to warm hearts and sweeten moments.
From my cozy kitchen to yours bon appétit, my friend! ❤️✨