Oreo Truffle Balls with Pink Candy Coating (Printable Version)

Creamy Oreo cream cheese spheres dipped in vibrant pink candy coating for a satisfying snap and rich chocolate center.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies with filling (14.3 oz)
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

→ Coating & Decoration

03 - 12 oz pink candy melts or white candy melts tinted with pink oil-based coloring
04 - 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening, optional for smoother coating
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls for decoration, optional

# Method:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush the cookies in a sealed zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
02 - Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and stir with a spatula until completely combined and uniform in color.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into firm balls between your palms. Place each truffle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
04 - Chill truffle balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or freezer for 15 minutes, until firm enough for dipping.
05 - Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each session until smooth. Stir in vegetable shortening if desired for a shinier, smoother coating.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted candy coating. Tap gently to remove excess coating, then return to the parchment-lined tray.
07 - While the coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles or edible pearls as desired.
08 - Let the coated truffles set at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until the coating is hardened.
09 - Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Only two base ingredients create a creamy, fudgy center that tastes like cheesecake met a cookie jar.
  • The pink candy shell adds a festive snap that makes every bite feel like a celebration.
  • No baking means you can pull these together on a whim, even when the oven is occupied.
  • They look bakery-fancy but forgive every wobbly hand and imperfect dip.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will stay lumpy and the truffles will crack when you roll them.
  • Dipping warm truffles into hot coating turns them into a melty mess; always chill thoroughly before you start.
  • Candy melts scorch easily, so use medium power and stir often to avoid a grainy, unusable coating.
03 -
  • Freeze any leftover candy coating in the bowl, then reheat it next time you need a quick dip for pretzels or fruit.
  • If the coating gets too thick while you're working, microwave it for 10 seconds and stir to bring it back to dipping consistency.
  • Use a toothpick to carefully fix any bare spots on the coating after dipping, then smooth it over with your fingertip.
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