Valentine's Day Oreo Truffles

Celebrate the sweetness of love with this delicious recipe for Valentine's Day Oreo Truffles.

Made with crushed Oreo cookies, softened cream cheese that are shaped into balls then dipped in melted pink candy before decorating with sprinkles.

You're just three ingredients away from a delicious treat that will surely bring a smile to your face.

Another easy Valentine's Day Recipe everyone loves! Wrap these up in cute boxes to give as gifts to family, friends or even teachers.

Valentine's Day Oreo Balls on white tray.

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These Oreo truffles are another easy no-bake dessert. They're perfect for any occasion. Everyone loves these delicious little cookie balls.

If you are planning on giving these away as gifts, plan to make another recipe for your own family. They freeze well and are perfect all year long; not just for February 14th.

This recipe was inspired by Heart Shaped Oreo Truffles. Only with that recipe I roll out the cookie and cream cheese dough and use heart shaped cookie cutters.

Table of Contents

Tips for Dipping Oreo Balls
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Main Ingredients Needed
Substitutions and Variations
🥣Step-by-Step Instructions
How long to freeze Oreo balls before dipping?
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Storage Tips
Freezing Tips
🔁 Thawing Tips
Top Tip
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Tips for Dipping Oreo Balls

Chill the Oreo balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Use high-quality chocolate for dipping.
Melt the chocolate carefully in the microwave or a double boiler.
Dip the chilled Oreo ball into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool.
Decorate while the chocolate is wet.
Allow the dipped Oreo balls to set completely.
Store the chocolate-covered Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

📌Quick Tip: Check out my fool-proof way for melting chocolate perfect every time in my post titled, "How to Melt Chocolate."

Three pink chocolate truffles with sprinkles on a pink plate.

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Main Ingredients Needed

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Substitutions and Variations

This easy dessert recipe is fun to make all year long...not just for Valentine's Day. You can easily change the color of the candy melts and sprinkles used to match the holiday you're celebrating.
This recipe would be fun for baby showers too! You can decorate them for a boy or girl with either pink or blue candy melts.
You can also use a different flavor cookie. Try Nutter Butter Cookies for a peanut butter flavor. Or how about Mint Flavored Oreo Cookies for a peppermint flavor?

🥣Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Place the cookies in a plastic bag. Using a meat tenderizer, crush the cookies.

Step 2: Add the crushed cookies to a bowl.

📌Quick Tip: Make sure the cream cheese is brought to room temperature before use to prevent any lumps in the dough.

Step 3: Then add the cream cheese and using an electric mixer until completely combined.

one Oreo cream cheese truffle being held in hand.

Step 4: Form the mixture into one inch balls.

How long to freeze Oreo balls before dipping?

Step 5: Place the truffle balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then place the tray in the freezer for at least ten minutes.

Step 6: Melt the candy melts over a double boiler. You can also melt the candy melts in the microwave following the instructions on the back of the bag.

Inside view of Oreo balls dipped in pink melted chocolate.

Step 7: Remove the truffle balls from the freezer and dip into the melted candy. Set them on another baking tray lined with fresh parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with sprinkles.

Step 8: Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

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Storage Tips

Valentine's Day Oreo Truffles should be stored in the refrigerator because they contain cream cheese.
Place them in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers of truffles.

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Freezing Tips

Oreo truffles can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Place the set truffles on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Then place the baking tray in the freezer to flash freeze them.
After about 30 minutes, place them in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers.

🔁 Thawing Tips

To defrost, remove from the freezer and the airtight container.
Place the Oreo truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to defrost in the refrigerator overnight.

Top Tip

Make sure you freeze the Oreo truffles before dipping them in the melted candy.
If you skip this step, the cookie balls could start to fall apart while they're in the hot candy.

More Recipes to Love

Check out my other recipe for 3 Ingredient Oreo Truffles that I make for the holidays.
You might also enjoy these Mint Oreo Truffles from Spaceships and Laserbeams.

Can you freeze truffles made with cream cheese?

To freeze cream cheese truffles, follow these steps: Begin by lining them on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching one another. Next, proceed to flash freeze the truffles. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Don't forget to label and date the container or bag for convenient reference in the future. When you are ready to indulge, simply thaw the truffles in the refrigerator before serving.

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