Cake Donut Truffles

By srumbel

Cake Donut Truffles…..Hmmmm since these truffles have actual donuts in them does that mean I get to have them for breakfast? These Cake Donut Truffles are exactly that. Sinfully made with creamy melted white chocolate, cream cheese and pieces of cake donut holes. DELICIOUS!
from ladybehindthecurtain.com

Ingredients

• For the Truffles:
• 8 ounces white chocolate pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 12 glazed cake donut holes, quartered
• For the Chocolate Covering:
• 12 ounces white chocolate pieces
• 1/4 cup shortening
• Optional Crumb Topping:
• 5 glazed cake donut holes, crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

For the Truffles:
Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
In a large microwave safe bowl add the white chocolate and butter.
Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth, (about 1 minute total) stir 30 seconds or until melted and creamy (be patient it will happen).
Stir in nutmeg and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy.
Beat in white chocolate mixture until smooth.
Fold in donut pieces.
Cover and chill until mixture is firm enough to roll (about 4 hours).
Roll mixture into about 24 (1-1/2-inch) balls and place on prepared cookie sheet.
Place in the refrigerator while you make the covering.

For the Chocolate Covering:
Line another cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the white chocolate pieces and shortening.
Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 1 minute total).
Using a fork, dip each ball into melted white chocolate mixture and spoon the melted chocolate over the whole truffle..
Shake off excess, and place on prepared cookie sheet.
IMMEDIATELY SPRINKLE ON THE DONUT CRUMBS
Let truffles stand until white chocolate set.
Yield: Makes 24 Truffle