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Delicious no-bake strawberry shortcake truffles for parties

Strawberry Shortcake Truffles

These delightful truffles combine the essence of strawberry shortcake in a bite-sized treat that's easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box 15.25 oz vanilla or white cake mix, plus ingredients listed on box Homemade vanilla cake can be used if desired
Truffle Filling
  • 1 cup strawberry frosting Store-bought or homemade; canned frosting is stickier and binds better
  • 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers Optional, adds lovely crunch
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed Optional for extra strawberry flavor
Coating
  • 16 oz pink candy melts or pink chocolate coating Ghirardelli pink melting wafers work great
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or shortening For thinning the coating
  • 4-6 oz white chocolate or white candy melts For drizzling
  • to taste crushed freeze-dried strawberries For sprinkling
  • to taste pink sanding sugar or sprinkles
  • optional edible gold leaf, gold stars, or pearl dust For decorative flair

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven according to your cake mix package directions (usually 350°F).
  2. Prepare and bake the cake in a 9×13 pan as directed.
  3. Let it cool COMPLETELY in the pan.
  4. Crumble the entire cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
Make the Truffle Mixture
  1. Add 3/4 cup of the strawberry frosting to the crumbs and mix with your hands.
  2. Add more frosting as needed until the mixture feels like play-dough.
  3. Fold in crushed vanilla wafers and/or crushed freeze-dried strawberries if using.
Roll the Truffles
  1. Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of mixture per truffle and roll into balls.
  2. Place on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Melt the Pink Coating
  1. Combine pink candy melts and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and melt.
  2. Transfer to a deep bowl for easier dipping.
Dip and Coat
  1. Dip each truffle in the melted coating and let excess drip off.
  2. Place back on parchment and repeat.
Decorate
  1. While the coating is wet, sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, pink sugar, or sprinkles.
  2. Let set for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Admire Your Work
  1. Take photos and enjoy your truffles!

Notes

Chill truffles before dipping to prevent them from falling apart in the chocolate. You can make these ahead and store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.