These Oreo truffles are rich and fudgy, and with just 3 ingredients, they come together fast. No baking required! This bite-sized dessert has a decadent crushed Oreo and cream cheese filling coated in a smooth chocolate shell. They make the perfect Christmas treats, and they’re easy to make ahead to stash in the fridge or freezer.
These 3-ingredient Oreo truffles are rich, chocolatey, and completely crave-worthy. The filling is a mix of crushed Oreos and cream cheese, so it’s smooth, sweet, and just a little tangy. They’re like a cross between my chocolate truffles and Oreo cheesecake in one bite. Each Oreo ball gets coated in melted Ghirardelli chocolate and finished with a drizzle for that perfect mix of crunch and creaminess. They’re super easy to make, but taste like something straight out of a fancy chocolate shop, making them perfect for party desserts, edible holiday gifts, or anytime you need a no-bake treat that everyone loves.
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“I made these with my granddaughter & they were delicious!” – Lyn
What Makes These Oreo Truffles So Ridiculously Good
- These Oreo balls need only 3 ingredients: Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate (I also add vanilla extract, for flavor), plus whatever you want to drizzle or sprinkle on top.
- These are an easy no-bake dessert, so you can leave your oven free for sugar cookies during a holiday baking rush.
- Dipping these truffles in Ghirardelli chocolate makes a perfect, crunchy shell before you hit the creamy center.
- These are great for gifting (if you don’t eat them first).
- They look wonderful on a cookie plate, keep well in the fridge, and always disappear fast.
Only 3 Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious and easy no-bake dessert. See the recipe card for the full details and exact amounts.
- Oreos – Similar to making an Oreo pie crust, you’ll want to use regular Oreos, not Double Stuf, for this Oreo truffle recipe. Too much creme filling will make the truffle mixture greasy.
- Cream Cheese – Full-fat cream cheese is best. I recommend the kind that comes in bricks rather than tubs (like bagel smear). I like to enhance the flavor of the cream cheese with vanilla extract.
- Melting Chocolate – I use white and dark Ghirardelli chocolate melts, but any good-quality chocolate will do. Chopped chocolate or chocolate melts will melt down more smoothly than chocolate chips.
How to Make Oreo Truffles
These holiday truffles are super easy to make! Follow along below and check out the recipe card for printable step-by-step instructions.
- Make the Oreo filling. First, prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Once that’s done, use either a food processor or blender to grind the cookies. When the cookies have become a fine crumb, add the cream cheese and vanilla and blend completely.
- Shape and chill the truffles. Once the batter is finished, use a cookie scoop to scoop the Oreo mixture and place onto the baking sheet. Then chill either in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes. Once chilled, remove the truffles and roll them between your hands to form a ball.
Coating the Oreo Balls in Chocolate
You can use this easy method to melt chocolate and coat more desserts, from buckeyes to homemade turtle candy! I go into the process in detail in my full tutorial. I recommend working with only 6 truffles at a time, keeping the rest of the balls in the refrigerator until you’re ready, so they don’t get too soft.
- Melt the chocolate. I recommend melting the chocolate wafers in 30-second periods at 50% power in the microwave, this helps to prevent the chocolate from burning. You’ll want to stir frequently, every 30 seconds, and continue this process until the chocolate is melted.
- Coat the truffles. One at a time, by using a spoon to dip them in the mixture. Then, use a fork to remove each truffle from the mixture and tap it on the side of the bowl to remove any extra chocolate. Place the coated truffle back on the baking sheet.
Decorating Oreo Truffles
If you want to add toppings or sprinkles, make sure to do that before the chocolate sets. If all you want to do is add another chocolate drizzle, wait to do so until after the chocolate has set completely. Feel free to make these truffles your own by experimenting with decorations.
- Drizzle with a different type of chocolate: I coat half of my truffles in white chocolate and the other half in dark, and use the contrasting colors to drizzle over top.
- Add color for a seasonal look: You can color these truffles by using colored candy melts, like a red or green drizzle for Christmas.
- Try new toppings: Try rolling these truffles in different toppings before allowing them to set. You could use toasted coconut, sprinkles, or crushed nuts. The possibilities are endless!
Tips for Making Oreo Truffles
- Stick with regular Oreos. You can play around with different flavors, but skip the Double Stuf. There’s too much filling and it can mess with the texture.
- Work in small batches. Only take out about 6 truffles at a time to dip. If they sit out too long, they get too soft and hard to coat cleanly.
- Double dip white chocolate if needed. White chocolate goes on thinner and can look streaky against the dark Oreo filling. If you want a cleaner finish, plan to dip them twice. Just melt a second batch of candy melts after the first round since the coating can pick up crumbs.
- Use a melting pot if you have one. It keeps the chocolate at the right temperature and helps prevent scorching, especially when you’re working with a bigger batch.
- Choose the right chocolate. I love using Ghirardelli melting wafers or almond bark. They melt smooth and set up with that perfect snap. Wilton melts work great for adding color, but they don’t have that true chocolate flavor.
How to Store
- Store in the fridge. Since this chocolate truffle recipe is made with cream cheese, the finished Oreo balls shouldn’t be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Once the chocolate has hardened, place them in an airtight container, lining each layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Can I freeze them? Yes, you can freeze Oreo truffles! First, make sure that the chocolate has completely set. Once the truffles are ready, place them in a freezer-safe container, lining each layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking. These chocolates can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve them, allow the chocolates to thaw in the fridge overnight.
More No-Bake Holiday Desserts
Oreo Truffles
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 36 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
These 3-ingredient Oreo truffles come together fast, no baking required! They’re bite-sized Oreo balls made from crushed cookies and cream cheese wrapped in a decadent chocolate shell.
Ingredients
- 1 package (14.3oz) Oreos
- 8 ounces (226g) Full-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Pure vanilla extract
- 10 ounces (283g) Ghirardelli dark chocolate melts
- 10 ounces (28g) Ghirardelli white chocolate melts
Instructions
For the Oreo Filling:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grind the cookies into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Then add the cream cheese and vanilla extract and blend until completely incorporated.
- To scoop the truffles, use a medium size cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon). Scoop one at a time and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and roll them between your hands to form a ball. Then place back in the refrigerator.
For the Chocolate Coating:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers at 50% power in 30-second intervals; stir after each interval and continue until the chocolate is melted. Reduce microwave time as needed so the chocolate does not burn.
- Use a spoon to dip the truffle in the chocolate, covering it completely. Then lift out of the chocolate with a fork and tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place bake on the baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set completely.
- To add toppings, do so before the chocolate sets. To add an additional chocolate drizzle, do so after the chocolate coating has set.
Notes
- When dipping the truffles, I recommend working in small batches (6 at a time) and keep the remaining Oreo balls in the refrigerator until ready to prevent the Oreo balls from getting too soft.
- You do not need to remove the cream filling from the Oreos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Truffle
- Calories: 69
- Sugar: 5.4 g
- Sodium: 25.9 mg
- Fat: 4.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.6 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6.4 mg
I made these with my granddaughter & they were delicious! Thank you
Yeah! Thank you so much Lyn!