Orange Truffles
Deliciously easy no-bake orange truffles combining orange cake mix, cream cheese, and candy coatings for a sweet, creamy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 microwave for heat treating cake mix and melting coatings
- 1 mixing bowl for blending ingredients
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper for truffles
- 1 fork to tap off excess coating
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces orange cake mix Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist brand recommended
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 12 ounces orange candy melts
- 4 ounces white vanilla almond bark
Instructions
- Heat treat the dry cake mix in the microwave using two 30-second intervals, stirring between each, then allow it to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cooled cake mix with the cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Cover the mixture tightly and chill it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the cheesecake mixture into 1 tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the orange candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the cheesecake balls into the melted candy melts, then use a fork to tap off any excess coating and return to the baking sheet.
- Melt the white vanilla almond bark in a small bowl in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted almond bark over the coated truffles.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is fully cooled before mixing to avoid clumps.
- Use a toothpick to remove excess coating from fork tips.
- Keep truffles refrigerated for best texture and freshness.