Description
Chocolate-drenched Oreo truffles deliver a sinful blend of creamy cheesecake and rich cookie crumbs. Sweet indulgence melts smoothly on your palate, promising a delightful escape into pure dessert bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 36 Oreo cookies (about 1 standard package)
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Coating Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet or white chocolate, melted
Decorative Ingredients:
- Sprinkles
- Crushed Oreos
- Melted chocolate
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into ultra-fine powder using a food processor, ensuring a consistent, smooth texture. Set aside a small portion of crumbs for garnishing later.
- Blend the processed Oreo crumbs thoroughly with softened cream cheese, creating a cohesive mixture that holds together seamlessly.
- Using clean hands, gently roll the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter. Arrange these delicate balls on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill the formed truffles in the refrigerator for approximately 25-35 minutes, allowing them to firm up and maintain their shape during the coating process.
- Carefully melt chocolate in a microwave-safe vessel, stirring between 30-second intervals to prevent scorching and ensure a silky, smooth consistency.
- Delicately immerse each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete, even coverage. Gently tap to remove excess chocolate coating.
- While the chocolate remains wet, sprinkle reserved Oreo crumbs or decorative elements across the surface for added visual appeal and texture.
- Return the chocolate-coated truffles to the refrigerator, allowing them to set completely for roughly 60 minutes.
- Once solidified, transfer the truffles to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator, where they will maintain optimal flavor and texture for up to seven days.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Pulse Oreos into ultra-fine crumbs for smooth, cohesive truffle texture that ensures perfect binding with cream cheese.
- Chill Before Coating: Refrigerate truffle balls for at least 30 minutes to help them maintain shape and prevent falling apart during chocolate dipping.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use low, gentle microwave heat and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing during melting process.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives like vegan cream cheese for lactose-intolerant or plant-based diets. Use gluten-free Oreo varieties for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg