If you remember my last few recipes, like Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars and Nutella Cheesecake, and now these truffles, maybe you have noticed that all are no-bake recipes. Maybe you are thinking that I’m getting a little lazy (well, there is some truth in that) but it is not the main reason for my choice. I’m a real Oreo Cookies addict (like many of you) and I totally love every dessert which is made of it. Similarly to the Reese’s Cheesecake, Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles have been seen numerous times, especially on Christmas cookie plates, but as for me, it’s never enough!
Since we are closer and closer to Valentine’s day, I came to the idea to make an interesting twist with this classic treat, and make my Oreo Truffles in the shape of a heart. I was a little suspicious that my idea to cut the truffles with a cookie cuter will not be successful. But not only was it successful, it turned out that it is much quicker and easier than to roll dozens of balls with your hand. It is really a piece of cake, you ground the Oreo, mix it with creme cheese, spread the mixture onto a baking paper, place in the freezer for awhile (so you could cut the truffles more easily) and then dip the hearts into melted chocolate.Oreo Truffles now in a new, special Valentines day Edition :). Truffles in the shape of a heart, creamy inside, crispy on the outside!
I dipped these truffles into chocolate twice so I would get the thick lair of crunchy shell(just as I like it), but it is your choice if you will make this additional step. Although, it has one advantage, besides looking better and being tastier, you don’t have to be so careful when you dip the truffles into the chocolate, because if don’t cover them perfect with the first layer, you will surely cover it with the second. You can add some sprinkles for festive looks, and also, they add extra crispiness and are in a perfect harmony with the creamy texture of the truffles.
Ingredients
1 package Oreo cookies
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 bag candy melts
Sprinkles {optional}
Instructions
Crush the cookies in a food processor to a fine crumb consistency.
Add cream cheese and mix well.
Scoop the dough into your mold and press it down firmly.
Put your mold into the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Before you take the truffles out of the freezer, follow the directions on the package to melt the Candy Melts in a small bowl.
Take the truffles out of the freezer and pop them out of the mold.
One by one, dip them into the melted chocolate, completely covering them. Remove them with a fork and gently slide them onto a baking sheet covered in wax paper.
Sprinkle them with sprinkles before the chocolate dries {optional}.
Let the chocolate harden and enjoy!