Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Coating (Printable version)

Creamy Oreo cream cheese balls dipped in pink candy coating. No-bake, ready in under an hour. Makes 36 servings.

# 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 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, crush the cookies in a sealed zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
02 - Transfer 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 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 -
  • You only need two main ingredients for the truffle base, and both come straight from the grocery store aisle with no specialty shopping required.
  • The satisfying snap of the candy shell against the silky Oreo center creates a texture contrast that feels indulgent without being heavy.
  • They look impressively polished and professional, but the process is forgiving enough that even first-timers end up with beautiful results.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy and streaky no matter how long you stir, so patience during the softening stage saves you frustration later.
  • Dipping warm truffles into melted candy creates a mess of crumbs and uneven coating, so always chill them thoroughly before you start the dipping process.
  • Water is the enemy of candy melts, even a single drop will cause the coating to seize and turn grainy, so make sure your tools and bowls are completely dry.
03 -
  • Freeze your rolled truffle balls for 10 minutes before dipping if you're working in a warm kitchen, because the extra firmness prevents them from sliding off the fork.
  • Reheat your candy melts gently if they start to thicken during dipping, a few seconds in the microwave brings back that silky, pourable consistency.
  • Use a skewer or toothpick to fix any bare spots on the coating after you've set the truffle down, a quick dab of melted candy smooths over imperfections instantly.
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