Description
Creamy Oreo truffles blend rich chocolate cookies with smooth cream cheese for an irresistible dessert. Sweet indulgence reveals simple ingredients and easy preparation, delighting chocolate enthusiasts with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreo cookies (about 1 standard package)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet or white chocolate, melted
- sprinkles
- crushed Oreos
- melted chocolate
Instructions
- Pulverize Preparation: Transform Oreo cookies into ultra-fine powder using a food processor, reserving a small portion for garnishing. This foundational step ensures a smooth, consistent base for the truffles.
- Binding Blend: Incorporate softened cream cheese with the Oreo crumbs, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive, moldable mixture that promises rich, indulgent flavor and perfect texture.
- Shaping Phase: Craft compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter using clean hands. Arrange these delicate truffles on a parchment-lined tray, preparing them for their transformative journey.
- Chocolate Transformation: Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe container, stirring periodically to achieve a silky, uniform consistency without scorching. This crucial step sets the stage for a glossy, professional finish.
- Coating Technique: Immerse each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, using a fork to ensure complete, elegant coverage. Gently tap to remove excess coating, creating a sleek, professional appearance.
- Decorative Finale: While the chocolate remains wet, sprinkle reserved Oreo crumbs or decorative elements across the surface, adding visual intrigue and textural contrast to the truffles.
- Setting and Storing: Refrigerate the completed truffles for approximately 60 minutes until fully solidified. Transfer to an airtight container, where they’ll maintain optimal flavor and texture for up to seven days.
Notes
- Crush Carefully: Use a food processor for ultra-fine Oreo crumbs, ensuring no large chunks disrupt the smooth truffle texture.
- Chill Strategically: Refrigerate truffles before and after coating to maintain shape and prevent chocolate from sliding off during dipping.
- Melt Gently: Microwave chocolate in short intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly smooth coating consistency.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with alternative coatings like white chocolate, dark chocolate, or sprinkle with different crushed cookies for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 35
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg