Oreo Truffle Balls with Pink Coating (Print Version)

Creamy Oreo cream cheese centers dipped in pink candy coating for a satisfying snap and rich chocolate flavor in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls, optional for decoration

# How to Prepare:

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 until crumbly.
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 the 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 the 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 a shinier, smoother coating.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, dip each chilled truffle ball into the 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 the coated truffles set at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until the coating is hardened.
09 - Serve chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only two ingredients form the truffle base, and both are pantry staples you probably already have.
  • The pink candy coating hardens into a professional-looking shell that makes these look like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • You can make them days ahead and store them chilled, which means less stress when company arrives.
  • They are endlessly customizable with different candy melt colors, sprinkles, or mix-ins to match any celebration.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, it will leave lumps in the truffle mixture that make rolling uneven and messy.
  • Do not overheat the candy melts or they will seize and become grainy, ruining the smooth coating you are aiming for.
  • Chilling the truffle balls before dipping is not optional, warm truffles will crumble and fall apart the moment they hit the melted candy.
  • Tap the dipping fork gently instead of shaking it hard, or you will knock the truffle right off into the bowl.
03 -
  • Keep a damp towel nearby to wipe your hands between rolling truffle balls, because the mixture can get sticky and transfer onto each new ball.
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken while you are dipping, reheat it in 10-second bursts to bring it back to the right consistency.
  • Use a toothpick to touch up any bare spots on the coating after dipping, then smooth it gently with your finger before it sets.
  • For the smoothest, most professional finish, dip each truffle twice, letting the first coat set completely before adding a thin second layer.
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