Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Coating (Print View)

Creamy Oreo-cream cheese centers dipped in vibrant pink candy coating for a satisfying snap

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place cookies in a sealed zip-top bag and crush using a rolling pin.
02 - Transfer cookie 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 of mixture 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 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 shinier, smoother coating.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into 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 coated truffles set at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until 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 main ingredients create a luxurious truffle base that tastes like an upgraded Oreo cheesecake.
  • The glossy pink coating hardens into a satisfying snap that makes each bite feel like unwrapping a tiny gift.
  • You can make three dozen truffles in under an hour, making them perfect for parties, gifts, or secret midnight snacking.
02 -
  • Cold truffles are essential before dipping, or the warm candy coating will melt the cream cheese center and create a lumpy mess.
  • Stir the candy melts gently and avoid overheating, or they'll seize into a thick, unusable paste that won't coat smoothly.
  • Work quickly once you start dipping because the candy coating begins to thicken as it cools, making later truffles harder to coat evenly.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the truffle mixture evenly, which keeps the balls uniform in size and ensures they all cook and chill at the same rate.
  • If the candy coating gets too thick while dipping, reheat it in 10-second bursts and stir in a tiny bit more shortening to restore the smooth, fluid consistency.
  • Freeze a few truffles before dipping if you're working in a warm kitchen, as the extra chill helps the coating set faster and prevents smudging.
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