Oreo Truffles with Heart Sprinkles
These no-bake chocolate truffles transform ordinary Oreos into elegant bite-sized treats that melt in your mouth.
Crushed cookies blend with cream cheese for the perfect creamy center, while heart sprinkles add a romantic touch that makes every occasion feel special.
Why Cream Cheese Makes All the Difference
Regular truffle recipes rely on heavy cream, but cream cheese creates a firmer texture that holds its shape beautifully. The tangy flavor balances the sweet Oreos perfectly.
Room temperature cream cheese blends smoothly without lumps, creating that signature velvety consistency. Cold cream cheese will leave you with chunky, uneven truffles that break apart when dipped.
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The Secret to Smooth Chocolate Coating
Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil to melted chocolate creates a glossy, crack-free coating that hardens perfectly. Pure chocolate alone tends to seize or become too thick for clean dipping.
Melting chocolate in 30-second intervals prevents overheating, which causes that dreaded grainy texture. Meanwhile, the coconut oil keeps everything workable for longer.
How Heart Sprinkles Stay Picture-Perfect
Press heart sprinkles gently into wet chocolate coating rather than rolling the truffles through them. This technique ensures even coverage without overwhelming the delicate truffle underneath.
Applying sprinkles immediately after dipping gives them the best chance to stick. Wait too long and the chocolate sets, leaving sprinkles sliding right off your beautiful creations.
Stop Your Chocolate from Seizing
- Keep all utensils completely dry when melting chocolate since even tiny water drops cause immediate seizing and clumping.
- Roll truffle balls between your palms quickly to prevent hand heat from melting the mixture and creating messy, uneven shapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular chocolate bars instead of chocolate chips?
Absolutely! Chop bars into small pieces for even melting. High-quality chocolate actually creates a smoother coating than chips, which contain stabilizers.
What if my cream cheese mixture is too soft to roll?
Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping. If it’s still too soft, add more crushed Oreos gradually until moldable.
How long do these truffles stay fresh?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. The cream cheese keeps them moist while the chocolate coating prevents them from drying out.
Why are my sprinkles falling off after the chocolate sets?
Press sprinkles into the chocolate immediately after dipping while it’s still wet. Waiting even 30 seconds reduces their ability to stick properly.
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Oreo Truffles with Heart Sprinkles
Ingredients
Coating
Decoration
Equipment Needed
- Food processor
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small cookie scoop or spoon
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Pulse Oreo cookies in food processor until finely ground into crumbs. Transfer to large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Mix filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add Oreo crumbs and mix until well combined into a thick, moldable mixture.
- Shape truffles: Using small cookie scoop or spoon, portion mixture into 24 balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
- Melt chocolate: Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and melted.
- Coat truffles: Dip each chilled truffle in melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess to drip off. Return to parchment paper immediately.
- Add sprinkles: While chocolate is still wet, gently press heart sprinkles onto each truffle. Refrigerate for 1 hour until chocolate sets completely.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 truffle)
