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Red Velvet Ladybug Truffles

These Red Velvet Lady Bug Truffles are cute, fun, and easy to make with red velvet cake and candy melts! They’re a no-bake treat for spring parties, birthdays, or just a sweet afternoon project with the kids.
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Photo of the Finished Red Velvet Lady Bug Truffles
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Red Velvet Cupcakes store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz Red Melting Chocolate
  • 3 oz Black Melting Chocolate
  • 2 –3 Tbsp Buttercream Frosting
  • Candy Eye Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Melt the black melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, until smooth. Pour it into a piping bag and snip a tiny tip.
  • Pipe a small D shape at one end of each oval in your mold for the face. Then pipe a straight line down the middle and add dots on each side to make the lady bug spots.
  • Melt the red melting chocolate the same way. Spoon it into the mold over the black designs, making sure everything is fully covered. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Spoon a little more red chocolate into the mold to reinforce the sides. Freeze for another 8 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, crumble your red velvet cupcakes. If they’re dry, mix in a bit of buttercream until it forms a dough-like texture.
  • Take your chilled molds out of the freezer. Scoop or roll small amounts of the cake mixture and gently press them into each oval without overflowing.
  • Use the rest of your red or black melted chocolate to seal the backs of the truffles. Freeze again for 10 minutes.
  • Pop the truffles out of the mold. Pipe two tiny dots on each face and stick on the candy eyes. Let them dry.
  • Once dry, they’re ready to enjoy!
Servings: 12 truffles
Calories: 291kcal
Author: carlycampbell