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Here’s my go-to recipe for Oreo heart truffles, made with crushed Oreo cookies, smooth cream cheese, and a coating of white chocolate that’s perfect for showing someone you care.
These truffles have become my kids’ favorite Valentine’s Day treat, and I always make an extra batch because they disappear so quickly. Plus, they’re super fun to decorate – and who can resist anything shaped like a heart and dipped in chocolate?
Why You’ll Love These Oreo Truffles
- Quick and easy – With just 3 basic ingredients and less than 40 minutes, you can create these adorable treats without any baking or complicated techniques.
- Kid-friendly activity – Rolling and dipping the truffles is a fun kitchen project that kids can help with – they’ll love crushing the cookies and adding sprinkles.
- Make-ahead friendly – You can prepare these truffles days in advance and store them in the fridge, making them perfect for parties or gifting.
- Budget-friendly treats – Using just a few simple ingredients from the grocery store, you can make an impressive batch of homemade truffles that look like they came from a fancy chocolate shop.
What Kind of Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Should I Use?
While Oreo is the most popular brand for these truffles, any chocolate sandwich cookie will work in this recipe. Regular Oreos are the classic choice, but you could switch things up with Double Stuf or even flavored varieties like mint or peanut butter cream. Store brands tend to work just as well as name brands here, so don’t feel like you need to spend extra money. Just make sure your cookies are fresh and crisp – if they’re stale, that staleness will carry through to your finished truffles. If you’re crushing them in a food processor, you’ll want them completely broken down into fine crumbs for the smoothest truffle texture.
Options for Substitutions
Making these sweet treats but need some substitutions? Here’s what you can switch up:
- Chocolate sandwich cookies: While Oreos are the classic choice, you can use any sandwich cookies like Newman-O’s, Hydrox, or store-brand versions. You can even try different flavors like mint or golden sandwich cookies for a fun twist.
- Cream cheese: Regular cream cheese works best, but you can use low-fat cream cheese if you prefer. Just avoid fat-free versions as they won’t give you the right texture. In a pinch, mascarpone cheese can work too, though it will make the truffles a bit richer.
- Chocolate coating: Any melting chocolate or candy coating works here – try dark, milk, or white chocolate. Candy melts are great too and come in lots of colors. Just avoid regular chocolate chips as they won’t melt as smoothly.
- Heart sprinkles: Since these are optional, you can skip them or use any decorations you like – regular sprinkles, crushed cookies, coconut flakes, or even a drizzle of contrasting chocolate would work great.
Watch Out for These Mistakes While Making
The biggest challenge when making Oreo truffles is getting the right consistency in your cookie mixture – too much cream cheese will make them too soft to shape, while too little will leave them crumbly, so aim for about 8 ounces of cream cheese per 36 cookies.
Temperature control is crucial – your cream cheese should be properly softened (but not melted) for smooth mixing, and your shaped truffles need to be thoroughly chilled before dipping, otherwise they’ll fall apart in the warm chocolate.
When it comes to coating, many home bakers make the mistake of overheating the chocolate, which leads to thick, lumpy coverage – instead, melt your chocolate slowly using 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each interval, and add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out for smoother dipping.
For the cleanest finish, let each layer of chocolate set completely in the fridge before adding decorative touches, and use a fork rather than spoons for dipping to allow excess chocolate to drip off easily.
What to Serve With Oreo Truffles?
These sweet little Oreo truffles are perfect for serving at parties or giving as gifts, and they pair wonderfully with a few simple accompaniments. A cold glass of milk is the classic choice – just like with regular Oreos! For a more grown-up gathering, serve these alongside coffee or hot chocolate, which complement the rich chocolate coating and creamy center. If you’re putting together a dessert table, these truffles work great next to other bite-sized treats like chocolate-covered strawberries or fresh fruit for a nice contrast to all that chocolatey goodness.
Storage Instructions
Keep Fresh: These cute Oreo heart truffles will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. The cream cheese filling means they need to be kept cool, but trust me – they probably won’t last that long anyway! Just make sure to separate layers with parchment paper to keep the chocolate coating looking nice.
Freeze: Want to make these ahead? You can freeze these truffles for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Place them in a single layer or separate layers with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together. They’re perfect for pulling out whenever you need a sweet treat!
Thaw: When you’re ready to enjoy your frozen truffles, just transfer them to the fridge and let them thaw overnight. Once thawed, they taste just as good as freshly made ones! Keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
| Preparation Time | 15-25 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Total Time | 25-40 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 800-1000
- Protein: 8-12 g
- Fat: 40-50 g
- Carbohydrates: 100-120 g
Ingredients
- Chocolate sandwich cookies
- Cream cheese
- Chocolate coating
- Heart-themed sprinkles (optional)
Step 1: Prepare the Oreo Mixture
Start by adding the Oreos to a food processor and blend them until they become a fine powder.
If you don’t have a food processor, place the Oreos in a ziplock bag, seal it tightly, and crush them with a rolling pin until finely crushed.
Transfer the crushed Oreos to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Combine with Cream Cheese
Mix softened cream cheese into the crushed Oreos until the mixture has a consistency resembling cake pops.
Make sure the cream cheese is evenly distributed throughout the Oreo crumbs.
Step 3: Shape and Chill the Mixture
Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and press the Oreo and cream cheese mixture firmly into the pan, leveling it off to create an even layer.
Place the pan in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until the mixture is firm.
Step 4: Cut Out Heart Shapes
Remove the pan from the freezer.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out small hearts from the firmed mixture.
Gather any scraps, and either form them into cake balls or re-flatten the mixture to cut out more hearts.
Step 5: Prepare for Dipping
Return the cut-out hearts to the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
This helps the hearts maintain their shape during the chocolate coating process.
Step 6: Melt and Coat with Chocolate
Melt your choice of chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth.
Dip each heart into the melted chocolate, ensuring each is fully coated.
Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to set.