Recipe Recommendation: Oreo Truffles Un-Gift Guide 2008

Recipe Recommendation: Oreo Truffles
Un-Gift Guide 2008

These super-rich truffle treats have become a quick favorite for our family, and we know some of you already love them too. They couldn't be simpler to make with only three easy ingredients ...

Oreos. Cream cheese. Semi-sweet chocolate chips or squares.

That's all you need.

We've found that it's best to let the food processor do the heavy lifting for this recipe. Finely grind the Oreos in the processor (save a bit for decorating) and then add the softened cream cheese and pulse until it's well blended. All that's left is to roll the dough into small balls and dip in melted chocolate.

It's a bit of a messy process, but we've never seen a dessert disappear so quickly. They also make great gifts – just wrap four truffles in a small box.

For a minty alternative, try Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe's.

Easy Oreo Truffles

Related: DIY Peppermint Patties

(Image: Joanna Miller)

Comments (16)

These sound super sweet and rich.

posted by Dana McCauley on December 16th 2008 at 12:25pm
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A friend of mine makes these. They are so popular she makes a double or triple batch for every party and they still disappear almost instantly.

posted by Niamh on December 16th 2008 at 12:43pm
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These are fabulous. I dip them in almond bark tho. Yum!

posted by ashleym (aka autzve on flickr) on December 16th 2008 at 1:31pm
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wow these sound amazing. the candy cane joe-joes are so freaking addictive as well!

posted by sarahlucy on December 16th 2008 at 3:28pm
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I love to do these with mint oreos and dip them in crushed candy canes. Or dip in melted peanut butter chips for a Reeses lover!

posted by MegsH on December 16th 2008 at 4:05pm
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do have to temper the chocolate, or use a specific kind of chocolate? Every time I melt chocolate for a recipe like this I always end up with the grey film.

posted by spossberg on December 16th 2008 at 4:45pm
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I am trying to do this now and the filling is way too soft. I'm sticking it in the fridge for awhile while the chocolate melts. Lets hope this makes rolling the balls easier.

posted by mally313 on December 16th 2008 at 7:24pm
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I made these last year for a Christmas party, and they were gone within the hour.

posted by confusednazgul on December 16th 2008 at 7:29pm
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The filling in mine seemed a bit oily (strange, since I used low fat Philly)... the balls have rolled OK, but the melted chocolate isn't coating as well as I'd like. The dipping sure takes a while! I can't wait to try one later >: )

posted by -jenny- on December 17th 2008 at 12:22am
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I made these last might using crushed ginger snaps instead of oreos. I chilled the balls if filling for about 30 minutes before coating in dark chocolate. They are amazing!

posted by anujin on December 18th 2008 at 10:19am
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YUM!! I made 2 batches of these. One batch with regular cream cheese and Oreos, and one batch with fat free cream cheese and reduced fat oreos, along with a chocolate mix somewhere around 50% semi-sweet chocolate, 35% 60percent cocoa, and 15% 100percent cocoa. they are DELISH! my fiance could not tell the difference! I'm putting them out for our office holiday party...we'll see what happens to them..

posted by Slippintrippn84 on December 18th 2008 at 11:33am
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UPDATE: I got my plate back from our party, empty and I think somebody licked it!!
:D

posted by Slippintrippn84 on December 18th 2008 at 3:48pm
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I make these in both the peanut butter & mint variety (yup, oreos already come in both flavors!) They've become a favorite among my co-workers and its my ultimate go-to when potluck time rolls around.

posted by imavunderbrah on December 22nd 2008 at 11:16pm
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I was looking for something to do while snowed in here in Portland. Oreo Truffles won me over, and I decided to give them out as cute little holiday gifts. Everybody love love loved them. Thanks!

posted by adriana_pdx on December 26th 2008 at 5:28pm
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i tried this and it's really hard without a food processor...in the blender just doesn't work and i tried smashing in a bag and that worked a bit better than the blender.

but i've made them for new years so we'll see how well they go over!

posted by wwoolsey on December 30th 2008 at 11:07am
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Thank you for such a simple, yummy recipe idea! You can't beat only 3 ingredients. I made them for New Year's Eve last night, and they were a hit! :)

posted by ctsem78 on January 1st 2009 at 10:49am
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