Tasty Golden Oreo Strawberry Truffles

If you ask me, Golden Oreo strawberry truffles are a treat everyone needs to try.

These no-bake bites combine the sweet vanilla goodness of Golden Oreos with fresh strawberry flavor, all wrapped up in smooth white chocolate. The cookie pieces mix with cream cheese to create a soft, perfectly sweet center.

I like to make these with real strawberries instead of artificial flavoring – it gives them that natural fruit taste that reminds me of summer strawberry picking. A quick roll in some crushed cookies at the end adds just the right amount of crunch.

They’re perfect for parties, holiday cookie plates, or just because you want something sweet that feels a bit fancy without much fuss.

What Kind of Oreos Should I Use?

For this recipe, you’ll want to stick with Golden Oreos – the vanilla version of the classic cookie – rather than traditional chocolate Oreos. Regular Golden Oreos work perfectly here, and there’s no need to spring for Double Stuf since we’re crushing them up anyway. When crushing your cookies, make sure to include the cream filling as it helps bind the truffles together. If you can’t find Golden Oreos, vanilla sandwich cookies like vanilla Joe-Joe’s or generic golden sandwich cookies can work as substitutes, though the classic Golden Oreo tends to give the best flavor and texture.

Options for Substitutions

Need to switch things up with this truffle recipe? Here are some helpful swaps you can try:

• Golden Oreos: Regular Oreos work just fine here, or try using vanilla wafers or graham crackers plus 2 tablespoons of butter for binding. Just make sure to crush them into very fine crumbs.
• Cream cheese: While cream cheese gives the best texture, you could use mascarpone cheese instead. If you’re dairy-free, try dairy-free cream cheese – just note the texture might be slightly different.
• Almond bark/Candi-Quik: White chocolate chips or white chocolate baking bars work well too – just add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per cup of chocolate to help with melting. Milk or dark chocolate are great options if you prefer traditional chocolate coating.
• Freeze-dried strawberries: Can’t find freeze-dried strawberries? Other freeze-dried fruits like raspberries or blueberries work great. For a different twist, try crushed nuts, sprinkles, or cookie crumbs as your coating.

Watch Out for These Mistakes While Making

The biggest challenge when making these truffles is getting the right consistency – if your cream cheese isn’t properly softened, you’ll end up with lumpy balls that are hard to shape and coat. Another common mistake is rushing the chilling process – make sure to freeze the shaped truffles for at least 15 minutes before dipping them in the melted coating, otherwise they’ll fall apart or create a messy coating. When it comes to melting the almond bark, avoid overheating it in the microwave – instead, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, as overheated coating becomes thick and unusable. For the perfect finish, let each dipped truffle drip off excess coating for a few seconds before placing it down, and sprinkle the crushed strawberries immediately while the coating is still wet to ensure they stick properly.

What to Serve With Oreo Strawberry Truffles?

These sweet little truffles make a perfect addition to any dessert spread or party platter! They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea, especially something light like chamomile or vanilla chai that won’t overpower their delicate strawberry flavor. For a fun dessert party setup, try serving them alongside other bite-sized treats like chocolate-covered strawberries or regular Golden Oreos to create a theme. If you’re serving these at a party, consider putting out some cold milk or strawberry milk for dipping – it’s a playful twist on the classic cookies-and-milk combo that kids and adults both love.

Storage Instructions

Keep Fresh: These sweet little truffles stay perfectly fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I like to place them in a single layer, or if I need to stack them, I put a piece of parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together.

Freeze: Want to make these ahead? You can freeze these truffles for up to 3 months! Just place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. They’re great to have on hand for unexpected guests or sweet cravings.

Serve: When you’re ready to enjoy frozen truffles, just transfer them to the fridge overnight or let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The coating might get a bit cloudy if it goes through temperature changes, but they’ll still taste just as good!

Preparation Time	30-40 minutes
Cooking Time	5-10 minutes
Total Time	35-50 minutes
Level of Difficulty	Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 3400-3700
• Protein: 40-50 g
• Fat: 180-200 g
• Carbohydrates: 400-450 g

Ingredients

• 36 finely crushed golden oreo cookies (from a 15.25 oz package)
• 8 oz softened cream cheese block
• 1 pound melted almond bark (candi-quik, use vanilla or substitute with milk or semi-sweet chocolate)
• 1-2 oz finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Step 1: Crush the Golden Oreo Cookies

Begin by crushing the Golden Oreo cookies.

You can use a blender, a small food processor, or place the cookies in a sealed plastic bag and smash them with a meat mallet.

For best results, blend half the cookies at a time for finer consistency.

Use a fork to stir the mixture between blends to ensure even crushing.

Step 2: Mix Cookie Crumbs and Cream Cheese

Take the finely crushed Oreo crumbs and mix them with cream cheese until well blended.

This forms the base of your Oreo balls and should have a smooth, cohesive texture.

Step 3: Add and Mix Freeze-Dried Strawberries

Crush the freeze-dried strawberries into fine crumbs or chop them into small pieces for a chunkier texture.

Add the crushed strawberries to your cookie crumb mixture and mix well to disperse the strawberries evenly throughout.

Step 4: Form and Freeze the Oreo Balls

Using a cookie scoop, measure out about 1.5 tablespoons of the cookie mixture and roll each scoop into a ball.

Place the formed Oreo balls onto a parchment or wax paper-lined cookie sheet.

Freeze the balls for about 20-30 minutes before dipping them in chocolate to set their shape.

Step 5: Melt and Dip in Chocolate

Melt your candy coating or melting chocolate in the microwave for about 1 minute 20 seconds.

Stir gently until smooth, returning to the microwave for 15-second increments if necessary.

Dip each Oreo ball into the melted chocolate and place it back on the lined pan to set.

Step 6: Drizzle and Decorate

Add a few drops of pink or red food coloring to the leftover melted white chocolate.

Spoon the colored chocolate into a plastic ziplock bag, snip a tiny corner, and drizzle over each Oreo ball.

Remove the cream filling from the reserved Oreo cookies, crush them, and sprinkle the crumbs over the drizzled Oreo balls.

Step 7: Final Touches

Once the chocolate coating and drizzle have set, use a small knife to trim any excess chocolate pooled at the base of the Oreo balls.

This ensures a clean presentation, and your Oreo balls will look spectacular.

Enjoy!