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Oreo Truffles

Make these decadent Oreo Truffles at home in just a few steps. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized goodies will satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 25 Truffles

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package Oreo cookies 14.3 oz or 45 cookies
  • 1 cup 8 oz, 226 g or 1 block cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups 437 g good quality chocolate chips, or melting wafers
  • Sprinkles for decorating optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • To begin, put the Oreos into a food processor and blend until they turn into fine crumbs. Then, add the cream cheese and blend again until the mixture becomes smooth. If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the cookies in a ziplock bag and mix them with the cream cheese manually. Next, move the mixture into a bowl and cover it. Put the bowl in the refrigerator for approximately an hour.
  • Cover a baking sheet with either parchment paper or wax paper. Remove the truffle mixture from the refrigerator. Use a cookie scoop with a diameter of 1 inch to shape the mixture into balls of the same size. Put the balls onto the prepared baking sheet and move it to the freezer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the balls become solid.
  • To melt the chocolate, use a makeshift double boiler (consult notes for microwave instructions). Put the chocolate in a heat-proof glass bowl and place it over a pot of simmering water. Stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted.
  • Take the truffles out of the freezer. Take a truffle and dip it in the melted chocolate, making sure to coat it evenly, using either dipping tools or two forks. Remove any excess chocolate by tapping it off on the side of the bowl, then place the truffle back on the tray. If you want to add sprinkles, do so immediately. Repeat these steps with the rest of the truffles.
  • You can either eat the truffles right away or keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a maximum of two weeks.

Notes

  • Make Ahead   &   Freezing Instructions: It is possible to prepare this recipe a day in advance. The formed balls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before being covered in chocolate. The completed Oreo truffles can also be frozen for 2 to 3 months and should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  •  Oreos: We have conducted experiments with regular, Golden, and Mint Creme Oreos to try out this recipe. The recipe is designed for 36 normal-sized Oreo cookies, so please avoid using Double-Stuf Oreos. Additionally, if you prefer, you can also use peanut butter-flavored Oreos, as they will produce good results.
  •  Cream Cheese: Opt for brick cream cheese instead of the spreadable variety found in a tub.
  •  Chocolate: To make the Oreo truffles look and taste the best, you should use 4-ounce (113g) "baking chocolate" bars that can be found in the baking aisle. I recommend Baker's, Guittard, or Ghirardelli brands. You will need a total of 3 4-ounce (113g) bars for this recipe, which amounts to 12 ounces (339g). You have the option to use milk, semi-sweet, bittersweet, or white chocolate. Another alternative is to use chocolate melting wafers, such as Ghirardelli brand. While candy melts can also be used, they do not have the same taste as real chocolate. Do not use chocolate chips These stabilizers in the substances keep them from melting to the desired texture for coating.
  •  Oil: To make it easier to cover the Oreo balls, I mix a small quantity of oil with the chocolate, which helps to dilute it. Either vegetable oil or coconut oil can be used for this purpose.
  •  Coating/Melting Chocolate: You can find all my troubleshooting advice mentioned earlier in the post.
  •  Do Not Temper: I would not suggest tempering the chocolate for this particular recipe. Tempered chocolate is not suitable for refrigeration and since there is cream cheese in the filling, these truffles need to be stored in the refrigerator.