Easy Oreo Truffles
Easy Oreo Truffles are a rich, simple dessert and a crowd pleaser! Oreo Balls are perfect for ravenous college students or holiday gifts.
These No-Bake Oreo Balls are a breeze to prepare, using minimal ingredients plus there’s no need to temper the chocolate to make the coating.
Oreo Truffles
I was never a fan of Oreo Truffles until I made them myself. They are an easy no-bake dessert recipe needing only 3 ingredients!
Nick came home from college with a request from one of his roomies: Oreo Balls. Well, sure, I could make those. I wasn’t exactly thrilled since the ones I’d tasted in the past were unimpressive.
But I had the whole gang home for dinner the day I made these, and, boy, did they rave about these babies. I also made the Brown Butter Cookie Dough Truffles and tried to get a clear winner from the crew. They were fans of both no-bake dessert balls, one with a smoother, creamier filling, and the other with the yummy crunch of mini chocolate chips. If you’re up for a challenge, try both and let me know your verdict.
No-Bake Oreo Balls
Well, in a rush to get Nick back to campus, these easy Oreo truffles were left at home. The pumpkin bread, brown butter coyotas, and Italian pasta casserole all made it into the car. About 10 minutes into the trip, I realized the Oreo Truffles were still parked in the fridge.
But, coincidentally, the roommate who suggested these ended up behind us as we pulled off the beltway onto the highway leading to the university. I quickly called him to see if he’d take Nick the next leg of the trip, and he immediately agreed. He saved me over two hours of driving time, so I HAD to mail the truffles as my thanks.
I think the Oreo cookie truffles lasted a matter of minutes when they finally reached their destination. I will definitely treat the boys to this easy no-bake dessert again soon! It was the perfect thank you gift!
Tips for Making Oreo Truffles
- Since Oreo balls are made with cream cheese, they must be stored in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to 3 weeks in a covered container. If you freeze them, they will keep up to 2 months.
- There are three ways to crush your Oreos. Use your food processor, blender, or a Ziploc bag and a rolling pin to smash them. A food processor is by far the quickest and most efficient method for making Oreo crumbs.
- Note: Do not use a box of Oreo crumbs. You must make crumbs from regular Oreos including the cream filling.
- The cream cheese must be at room temperature if you want to have a homogeneous mixture when you blend.
- After shaping the balls, chill at least one hour or overnight to allow them to become firm. If you’re in a hurry, you can also freeze for 15 minutes.
- Use a dinner fork or candy fork to dip your Oreo balls into the melted chocolate. They should be fully immersed.
- Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off, then remove to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- After garnishing, chill your Oreo Truffles for about an hour before serving.
- For the holidays, just dust the truffles with appropriately colored sugar or sprinkles immediately after coating. The melting wafers dry quickly, so garnishing cannot wait.
- You can also drizzle them with a contrasting color of melted chocolate or top with a few crushed Oreo crumbles, nuts, or crushed candies.
- Wrapping a few in a cellophane bag tied with a coordinating ribbon makes a terrific hostess or holiday gift.
More Oreo Desserts
I married an Oreo addict, so we always have a stash in the pantry for his cravings. So I’ve made plenty of desserts with Oreos. Here are a few favorites:
- Oreo Cheesecake
- Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
- Oreo Ice Cream
- No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake
- Plus check out all my Best Dessert Recipes
Oreo Truffles Recipe
Easy truffles made with Oreos and cream cheese!
Ingredients
- 15-ounce package original Oreos
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 12 ounce packages Ghirardelli White or Dark Melting Wafers (may need a backup bag)
- Sprinkes, optional, for garnish
Instructions
Inspired by Allrecipes
- Process Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Cut cream cheese into 6-8 pieces and add to crumbs. Process until the mixture is well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Shape mixture into tightly packed 1-inch balls and set on parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Chill at least one hour or overnight.
- Melt Ghirardelli Melting Wafers as directed on package. Dip balls and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Garnish with sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from Allrecipes.
Total time does not include chilling time.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
78 Comments on “Easy Oreo Truffles”
These are totally addictive and dangerously easy to make! They are sitting in my fridge right now, tempting me to have another!
These Oreo truffles were a breeze to make! Everyone loved them!
I really liked the recipe because you don’t need to temper the chocolate. I always struggle tempering chocolate. This was the best ever recipe I have found 😀 Thank you.
I’ve had oreo truffles that I’ve been less than impressed with also. Until these! Dang, these are good!
Stumbled upon this recipe & I’m intrigued by their cuteness, dear! xoxo
Do you think these could be sent in a college finals package or is storing in the refrigerator crucial?
I think I’d err on the side of caution and not send them. There is cream cheese in the filling which is perishable,and I’d hate to think of potential food poisoning during finals week. You’re a nice mom! My youngest has his college finals this week.
how long do they keep and do they need to stay refrigerated?
I’d store them in the refrigerator. I would think they’d keep at least a week…you could freeze to preserve them longer, but I’m not sure if the coating will stay nice and shiny if you do.
White Mocha Frappé is on my wishlist. 🙂
Oreo truffles are scrumptious! I would love to try the Ghiradelli Sweet Ground Chocolate….I think it would be so much fun to experiment with!
Would love to try their chocolate fudge sauce. And these truffles look great- Oreo desserts are always a winner!
so may great choices – the mocha frappe I think
Phew! How do you stay so skinny?! I could not resist.
Lizzy,
I’d get ready for Christmas baking by stocking up on their baking products. I love the Oreo Truffles. You can’t stop at just one.
Annamaria
I love the 70% dark chocolate but the Christmas peppermint bark is amazing!!
Ghirardelli Mint Cookie is definitely on my wish list! Why? I’d love to incorporate the lovely chocolates into the scrumptious Oreo Truffle recipe you shared. Your family – well, this time your son is very lucky.
Sure love me some Ghirardelli chocolate. Of course, I’d want as many of their baking products as I could get. I have not tried their melting chocolates, so I’ll have to find those around here if I don’t win. 😉
These look beautiful. What is the technique to avoid melted choc balls ( or strawberries) from having a “foot”?
These look so good.
I’d love to get this for a christmas gift. Looks delicious.
Reindeer Noses! What a wonderful idea for nibbles for Christmas Day. Thank you (I think) for directing me to the Ghirardelli website.
Gorgeous truffles. Didn’t think it’s so simple to make!
Simple yet very beautiful chocolate truffles!
All of their melting wafers! I have big plans for the holidays to coat everything from cookies to pretzels to truffles and more!
What a simple and easy gift-which we all need around the holidays!
I would stock up on these truffles, they look magnificent 😀
Cheers
CCU
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The sea salt almond dark chocolate bar is on my wishlist! I had this once while in San Francisco and it was amazing! I can’t wait to try it again.
I want to try the melting wafers so I can make those truffles! Don’t think I have seen them in my stores.
Great Holiday Treat Recipe! Can’t wait to taste them.
the Sea Salt Trio SQUARES Chocolates Gift Bag is on my wish list! love, love, love salty/sweet combos.
These are always a winner with my hubby and kids. 🙂
We couldn’t control ourselves with these in the house!!!
I would stock up on baking bars. I love your truffles, such a great holiday gift idea!
Dark melting wafers and Intense Dark Cabernet Matinee bar are both definitely on my wish list.
These truffles are a perfect homemade Christmas gift idea! I know quite a few Oreo lovers… me included 🙂
Cute and tasty!
I think I’d go for the Chocolate-Filled Gift Box. I like a collection of choices of chocolate!
What a beautiful truffle and great giveaway Liz!
Oh my goodness those look perfect and so professional!!! The ingredients sound simple but I wonder if I could get the chocolate coating to look that smooth and pretty? I will have to look for that brand of chocolate here in Ontario.
Liz – I’m so glad to hear that you are all O.K. and weren’t hit by the tornados!
Dark Chocolate Collection Gold Gift Box
I have never heard of Oreo truffles before, but I think it’s totally brilliant! Cream cheese + Oreos? My son would go crazy. And they are so cute too! Thanks so much for sharing this fun idea!
I want it all, so my pick would be the Holiday Spectacular Basket.
the pumpkin caramel squares!
White Mocha Frappe – yum!
Oh My My My!
can’t wait to make these little sins. Xx
I like San Francisco Skyline SQUARES Chocolates Gift Box
I’m going to have to start reading your blog while I’m on the treadmill! The dark chocolate melting wafers are my choice.
Liz, your truffles look amazing! I could totally eat them all!!
Solid Milk Chocolate Squares… I dream of those at night. 😉 Thanks for the chance to win!
Holiday Spectacular Basket! Love their peppermint!
I’ve never tried Oreo truffles and these look great. The Intense Dark Toffee Interlude Bar sounds scrumptious! And of course the melting wafers.
Any of the baking products really. . and would love to try the melting wafers. . love these truffles, Liz!
i would buy milk chocolate covered almonds and melting wafers
I’ve never tried the storebought version, but I’m pretty sure that your version tastes much better! Oh wow, they wouldn’t have lasted a second in my house either 😉
I this the top of my wish list is their Peppermint Bark SQUARES Chocolates Gift Bag – 80 Count. That way there is tons to share…
These are SO fabulous for the holidays, Lizzy! I made similar truffles last year and they were the first appetizer to go at the party! Thanks for sharing your recipe and this great giveaway.
I’ve not had Oreo truffles. I know, I know – how could I not have? But I haven’t. And Oreos are one of the few commercial cookies I like (probably a throwback to my youth). Definitely should try these – thanks.
dark chocolate & sea salt, yum!
Definitely the Peppermint Bark. I wait all year for that. I also like the milk and caramel and the cookies and cream.
I love Oreo truffles and yours are so very pretty, Liz. I would have to mail them soon after they were finished as I know I’d be sneaking one after another after another ………….. Then folks would be saying “that chubby chick sure can bake”!
Too yummy, Liz xo
Can’t wait to try these.
I made something similar to these, so I can vouch that they’re amazing. So rich it’s hard to eat more than one…which is probably a good thing 😉 How did you get your chocolate so smooth on the outside? I can never get them pretty
Love these, quick and easy. I call them the poor man’s truffle but still so good
I have a sweet spot for Oreo truffles! So simple it almost disgusts me – LOL!
I’ll have to try those Brown Butter Cookie Dough Truffles next!
I’ve got my eyes on the Sweet White Chocolate Flavor Mix!
Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Covered Blueberries!
mmmmmm candy and chocolate are always good-true story
Very impressive! And I’m not just talking about the gorgeous truffles but the fast thinking on the highway! I’m sure everyone appreciated the truffles.
My post of your laminated dough went up on Monday, I hope you have a chance to see them. We’ve been away in Illinois so I haven’t had much of a chance to do my blog administration but I will get to it today.
It all looks good. I could OD on chocolate…right now!
There’s something about an Oreo- you just can’t go wrong lol! and covered in chocolate? Heaven
The holiday spectacular basket.
These sound delicious!
I’d love to try their frozen hot cocoa frappe!
These oreo truffles look so pretty and adorable! It would hard to just stop at one of these mini bites and I can see why your kids loved them 🙂
Thanks for thr recipe ive always wondered how to make these gonna try for thanksgiving.
Now this is my kind of shopping!!! Looking at how smooth and pretty your truffles are I’d love to try the melting wafers, I haven’t seen them locally:@)
Ooh, what a great time of the year for cake balls!