Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to heat treat the cake mix.

Spread the cake mix powder onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and allow it to cool completely.

Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.

Add the cake mix and fold it into the cream cheese, then mix until fully combined.

Fold in the freeze-dried strawberries until fully combined.

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the sheets. Roll each into smooth balls.

Allow the balls to expand for 15 minutes before coating.

Melt the vanilla melting wafers using a double boiler or microwave.

Dip each dough ball into the melted wafers, then place on a lined baking sheet.

Before the chocolate dries, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of half the truffles.

Melt the red candy melts and drizzle onto the remaining truffles.

Allow to set completely before serving.