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“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” — The Grinch. Honestly, friends, I know things have been difficult for all of us lately. I know that we all feel like perhaps our hearts have grown larger and also more exhausted. And I think that’s exactly why I’m being extra celebratory this year. We could all use an extra dose or two of cheer. And what better way to bring smiles to those you love with Instant Pot Grinch Truffles!
Confession: I used to be a grinch!
In my thirty-plus years of life I have always loved Thanksgiving the most of all holidays. But having kids has changed me in a major way. I’m no longer a Christmas Grinch! In fact, I absolutely adore this time of year. Bring on all of the holiday cheer, the magic of Santa, and the adorable Christmas movies — just like The Grinch!
What You’ll Need To Make Instant Pot Grinch Truffles
These are super easy to make — promise! All you’ll need is the following:
- 1 box of Devil’s Food Cake
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 4 tablespoon of cream cheese frosting
- 6 squares of white baking chocolate
- Green food coloring
- 35 Red heart sprinkles
- my favorite appliance — the Instant Pot!
- a round springform pan and tin foil
That’s it!
Instant Pot Grinch Truffles Recipe
Instant Pot Grinch Truffles
“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” -- The Grinch.
Ingredients
- 1 box Devil’s Food Cake
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- 4 tablespoon of cream cheese frosting
- 6 squares of white baking chocolate
- Green food coloring
- 35 Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
Make the box of cake per the instructions on the back of the boxed mix.
Lightly grease a springform cake pan with cooking spray. Pour in your cake mix.
Cover with aluminum foil.
Place 1 1/2 cups of water inside the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the inner pot. Then place your cake pan inside your inner pot on the trivet.
Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 50 minutes. Once the time is up, press cancel, and do a manual release.
Remove the cake pan and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to completely cool.
Once your cake has completely cooled, place the contents in a large bowl and crumble.
Add in your frosting to the cake.
Mix well.
Using a cookie scoop, or a small spoon, grab a small amount of the cake mix. Roll the cake mix between the palm of your hands to form a ball. Place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
In a medium sized bowl, melt your baking chocolate in the microwave for 30 second intervals until completely melted.
Add in your green food coloring to melted chocolate until desired color.
Remove your cake balls from the freezer. Dip each ball in your green chocolate. Coat completely, and transfer to a parchment paper to allow the chocolate to harden. Immediately place one heart sprinkle on the top of each truffle before the chocolate hardens.
Once the chocolate has hardened - Enjoy!
Tell me — what’s your favorite version of The Grinch movie?!
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Ooohh anything that has truffle is a good one for me. I would love to try this.
Oh wow these look so yummy! I would love to eat these during the holidays!
Yay, I have an instant pot! I’m going to try this out for my kids!
It’s funny how kids can change our perspectives on things in life, glad you enjoy the holidays now! ; )
For sure the kids would love these in Christmas Eve! The colors are so fun and for sure they are yummy too!
Wow I cannot believe you made those in the instapot! Very fun and creative and perfect for this time of the year
This looks delicious and easy to make. I am going to try your recipe 🙂
This reminds me that I need to get an instapot so I can make things like this!
I had truffles like these a couple of times and I am obsessed! These look especially wonderful.
I saw these on IG and these are so cute. I want to have a Grinchmas Brunch these would be perfect.
OMG Rachel!! These look so good. We just watched The Grinch the other night and these would’ve been the perfect snack. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
I love to eat hot and spicy foods. And this recipe is so good. I’ll save it for my weekends lunch.