Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Oreo Truffles Recipe
Delightfully rich and creamy Valentine’s Day Truffles made from crushed Vanilla Oreos combined with cream cheese, coated in smooth white chocolate, and optionally decorated with colorful sprinkles and red-tinted white chocolate for a festive touch. These bite-sized treats are perfect for celebrating the season of love with a quick, no-bake recipe that delivers luscious texture and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 36 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 36 Vanilla Oreos (about 15 ounces)
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration
- 14–16 ounces white chocolate melts
- Red oil-based food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside for chilling truffles later.
- Crush the Oreos: Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse in 10-second increments until they become fine crumbs.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the Oreo crumbs into a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, and mix thoroughly until well combined, preferably using your hands for even consistency.
- Form Truffles: Scoop the mixture using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop and roll into smooth balls. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes or the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
- Melt White Chocolate: Gently melt the white chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, or melt using a double boiler over simmering water on low heat.
- Add Color (Optional): If coloring the chocolate, mix in red oil-based food coloring a drop at a time until the desired shade is achieved after the chocolate is fully melted.
- Coat Truffles: Using a fork, dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, fully coating it. Tap off any excess chocolate and place the coated truffle back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Decorate: For a drizzle effect, chill the truffles for 10 minutes and then drizzle additional melted chocolate on top. Add sprinkles immediately while the chocolate is still wet to ensure they stick.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature for about 2 hours until firm before serving.
Notes
- Use oil-based food coloring to prevent chocolate from seizing; water-based colors can cause texture issues.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother truffles.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For faster setting, refrigerate truffles; however, letting them sit at room temperature helps preserve the best texture.
- You can substitute white chocolate melts with high-quality white chocolate bars broken into small pieces.
Keywords: Valentine's Day, truffles, white chocolate, Oreo, cream cheese, no-bake, dessert, holiday treats
