Description
Delight in these festive Chocolate-covered Christmas Cake Puffs, a perfect no-bake holiday treat that transforms leftover Christmas cake into bite-sized, chocolate-coated delights. Cream cheese binds the crumbled cake into bite-sized balls, which are then dipped in smooth semi-sweet chocolate and decorated with festive sprinkles, making an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert ideal for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mixture
- 2 cups leftover Christmas cake, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Decoration (optional)
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine Cake and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, mix the crumbled Christmas cake with softened cream cheese until the mixture holds together and can be rolled easily.
- Form Cake Balls: Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the Balls: Refrigerate the cake balls for 30 minutes to firm up and ensure they hold shape when dipped.
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water or using short microwave bursts, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth, stirring well.
- Dip Cake Balls: Remove the chilled cake balls, dip each into the melted chocolate using a fork to fully coat, then place them back onto the parchment paper.
- Decorate and Set: Optionally, sprinkle festive decorations on the chocolate-coated balls and chill again for about 15 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
Notes
- These cake puffs are a great way to use leftover holiday cake and can be prepared a day ahead.
- Store finished puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Use coconut oil as a substitute for vegetable oil to add a subtle flavor twist.
