Quick and easy no bake Oreo truffles recipe, homemade with 3 simple ingredients. These Oreo balls are rich, fudgy, ooey gooey and loaded with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and white chocolate.
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Truffles are a gift to the world! The sweet taste and yummy texture is a delight. You can make them at home and they are so easy that you hardly have to plan a head! If you love Oreos, you should also check out these other desserts: Fudgy Oreo Brownies, Cookies and Cream Cake (Oreo Cake), and No Bake Oreo Pie.
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Key ingredients
- Oreos- The best ones to use are the original ones. Don't get the double stuffed ones.
- Cream cheese- Make sure this is full fat for maximum creaminess.
- White chocolate- You can use melted white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark or even white candy melts.
How to make easy no bake Oreo truffles recipe from scratch?
1. Add Oreos- In a food processor.
2. Crush Oreos- Into fine crumbs.
3. Add cream cheese- This should be full fat.
4. Mix- Until you have a smooth mixture.
5. Roll dough into small balls- And chill.
6. Dip balls-In melted chocolate.
7. Toss crushed Oreos on top- Let chocolate set.
8. Cut excess chocolate (optional)- Along the base of each ball.
Variations for Oreo cookie balls/ cheesecake balls/ truffle balls
- Try a flavored cream cheese- Such as honey, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, mixed berry, strawberry. They also get unique flavors in stores during holidays like mint or peppermint during Christmas time.
- Substitute cream cheese- Believe it or not, you can also use Biscoff, peanut butter, Nutella, or other yummy fillings. Frosting is another great choice. Try any one of these: Easy Mint Frosting, Caramel Frosting (3 Ingredient), Peanut Butter Frosting (4 Ingredient), Marshmallow Frosting Recipe or Strawberry Buttercream Frosting.
- Use different coating- Although I used white chocolate for dipping/ coating, you can also try semisweet or dark chocolate. Other options include almond bark, peppermint bark, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar.
- Try other truffle toppings- Such as various sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, chopped up candies, chopped up dried fruit, crushed peppermint sticks, crushed freeze-dried fruit, crushed pretzels, cinnamon, sparkling sugar or shredded coconut.
- Use Golden Oreos- Instead of using the classic chocolate Oreo, you can replace it with the golden version for a different taste and color.
- Try mix-ins in batter- Use mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, chopped up candy bars, or mini candies.
Tips and techniques
- Use full fat cream cheese- Because it adds a richer taste and yields a better overall texture.
- Don't use double stuffed cookies- Because the mixture becomes too sticky from all that extra filling.
- Why is my mixture wet and sticky? How to fix it? You may have used double stuffed Oreo cookies, which will make the mixture too sticky. Also, too much cream cheese can also do this. Be sure to use regular Oreos and measure ingredients correctly.
- Why is my mixture dry? How to fix it? You need to make sure your cookies and cream cheese are very well mixed. The Oreo crumbs should be FINE. Otherwise your truffles won't stick well together because they will be dry. You can also add a little water or milk or a little more cream cheese, if absolutely needed, but just a small amount.
- Use disposable gloves-To avoid melting the chocolate on the truffles with your fingers.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or measuring tbsp- In order to make all the truffles the same size.
- If the weather is hot- Work in small batches while the rest of the mixture stays refrigerated.
Recipe FAQs
This usually happens if the dough balls are too cold. If you coat something that's super cold in something hot like melted chocolate, the center will expand quickly as it warms up, causing the ball to crack. The best way to avoid this is by using dough balls that are not super cold and melted chocolate that's not super hot. Temperature is key here.
There are two basic methods to crush your Oreos into fine crumbs. One is to place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush it it with a rolling pin or hammer. The other method is to use a food processor, which is what I did. In the latter version you can simply pulse the cookies until fine crumbs form, then add in the cream cheese and pulse again until combined. It's so much easier.
Yes, because they are made with a dairy product, cream cheese, that needs to be refrigerated in order to stay fresh. Also, keeping them refrigerated ensures that they keep their shape and firmness.
Storage
- Refrigerator- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge and enjoy.
- Room temperature- This is not recommended as the cream cheese can go bad.
- Make ahead instructions- These can be made 2-3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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Recipe
Easy Oreo Truffles (Oreo Balls)
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Ingredients
- 36 Oreos Original and not double stuffed
- 1 package Cream cheese Full fat, 8 oz package
- 2-3 cups Melted chocolate White, Can be replaced with semisweet chocolate too
- ¼ cup Additional Oreos Crushed, For topping
Instructions
- Add the Oreos in a food processor and pulse until you have fine crumbs.
- Add cream cheese and pulse until combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into small balls.
- Place them on a cookie tray, lined with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Chill in freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and dip each ball in a bowl of melted chocolate.
- Place them on a cookie tray, lined with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Toss some additional crushed Oreos on top before chocolate sets.
- Allow the chocolate to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Optional: To make smooth round balls, use a sharp knife to cut out excess chocolate along the base of each ball and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full fat cream cheese and Oreos rather than their low fat counterparts for maximum richness and creaminess.
- The balls must chill before they are dipped and coated in melted chocolate or else they will fall apart and lose their shape.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Haley
Do you mix anything with your white chocolate? I've used white chocolate chips before and the items didn't harden.
Abeer Rizvi
I don't add anything to my white chocolate. I have never had the issue of melted white chocolate not hardening. It could be the brand of white chocolate you are using perhaps. I would recommend using white candy melts or white almond bark instead. Those will set for sure.
Darlene
they are delicious. I put the cookies a gallon bag and used dough roller to crush them and then added my cream cheese to the bag mix in the bag and rolled the balls straight out of bag and was still a little messy but absolutely worth it
Funtasticone
My daughter and I have been making these for years, and yes, always a hit. This year I am experimenting with flavors and double dipping. Thin salted caramel dip, chill overnight, then dipping in chocolate.
Lexie
Does the cream cheese need to be softened? Or can it be used straight out of the fridge?
Abeer Rizvi
I like it slightly softened so that it mixes better with the other ingredients.
Joi
My daughter loves to make these for the holidays. They are delicious and always a hit!
Marla
Have you ever tried these with any other type of chocolate other than white? Dark or semi sweet?
Abeer Rizvi
I have and they will both work well.
Becky Woodley
I’ve made these for many years but just noticed you can use Nutella, 8 ounces for that too?
Linda Lorentz
Can I freeze these once they are dipped in the chocolate coating?
Abeer Rizvi
I don't recommend it because I feel like the chocolate coating can sometimes crack upon thawing or there are condensation droplets on them that don't look nice.
Deb Aberle
Do you take the cream center out before pulling cookies and then add it to the cream cheese OR do you pulse the whole cookie and then add the cream cheese?
Abeer Rizvi
I put the whole cookie in and don't remove the cream.
Wendy
Been making these for years, and everyone expects them for Christmas now Sprinkle some with crushed peppermint for a peppermint mocha twist, it's a hit!!
Erika Stouffer
They tasted amazing, I like Oreos so I knew I was going to like the Oreo balls. I loved that it was easy to make.
Michelle
Can these be frozen?
Abeer Rizvi
I don't recommend it as the chocolate coating will crack upon thawing.
AJ Davis
can you freeze the balls before dipping and thawthem just before you're ready for dipping?
Abeer Rizvi
I think that can work. You don't need to thaw all the way to room temperature. Just thaw 75% of the way and then dip in melted chocolate.