# Components:
→ Carrot Cake Truffle Base
01 - 1 cup finely grated carrots
02 - 1 cup finely crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
03 - 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
04 - 1/2 cup full-fat cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Cream Cheese Coating
10 - 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped
11 - 3 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts
14 - Orange or green colored sprinkles
15 - Shredded coconut
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, crushed biscuits, chopped nuts, softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until a sticky dough forms.
02 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
03 - Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour until firm.
04 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in softened cream cheese and butter until completely smooth and glossy.
05 - Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled truffle into the cream cheese coating, allowing excess to drip off. Place back onto the prepared tray.
06 - Immediately sprinkle with chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, or coconut as desired.
07 - Chill the finished truffles for at least 30 minutes until the coating is completely set.
