Mint Oreo Truffles Recipe
Delightfully rich and refreshing Mint Oreo Truffles combine crushed Mint Oreo cookies with creamy softened cream cheese, coated in a smooth layer of melted white or dark chocolate. Perfect as a festive treat or elegant dessert, these bite-sized truffles are easy to make and customizable with fun decorations like sprinkles or crushed Oreos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 1 package Mint Oreo cookies (about 14.3 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Coating and Decoration
- 12 oz white or dark chocolate, melted (for coating)
- Green food coloring (optional, if using white chocolate)
- Sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or chocolate drizzle for decoration
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Using a food processor or placing the Mint Oreo cookies in a sealed plastic bag, crush them into fine crumbs with a rolling pin until evenly ground.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Transfer the crushed Oreos to a bowl and add the softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Shape the Truffles: Roll the Oreo-cream cheese mixture into small balls about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill: Refrigerate the truffle balls for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to help them firm up for easier coating.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until completely smooth. If using white chocolate, add a few drops of green food coloring for a minty hue.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring each one is fully coated. Use a fork to lift the truffles out of the chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip off.
- Decorate: Before the chocolate sets, decorate the truffles with sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or drizzle them with extra melted chocolate for an appealing finish.
- Chill Again: Return the coated truffles to the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, serve the mint Oreo truffles chilled and enjoy their creamy, chocolatey, and minty goodness.
Notes
- You can use either white or dark chocolate for coating; white chocolate allows adding green food coloring for a festive look.
- Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth mixture before shaping.
- Chilling the truffles before dipping in chocolate helps them hold their shape and reduces melting.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free option, look for gluten-free Mint Oreo alternatives.
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