Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Coating (Print Version)

Creamy Oreo and cream cheese spheres get a vibrant pink candy shell, offering a rich chocolate core with each bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies (14.3 oz), with filling
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 tsp vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother coating)
05 - Sprinkles or edible pearls (optional, for decoration)

# Steps:

01 - Process Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, crush cookies in a sealed zip-top bag using a rolling pin until uniformly crushed.
02 - Transfer crumbs to a mixing bowl. Add softened cream cheese and mix with a spatula until completely combined and uniform in color throughout.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll between palms to form firm balls. Place each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
04 - Refrigerate truffle balls for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until firm enough to handle during dipping.
05 - Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals at medium power, stirring between each interval until smooth. Stir in vegetable shortening if desired for a shinier coating consistency.
06 - Using a dipping fork or regular fork, submerge each chilled truffle ball into melted candy coating. Tap fork gently against bowl edge to remove excess coating, then return to parchment-lined tray.
07 - Immediately apply sprinkles or edible pearls while coating remains wet. Ensure decorations adhere before coating sets.
08 - Allow coated truffles to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until coating hardens completely. Serve chilled and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • They look like you spent hours at a boutique chocolate shop, but the truth stays between us and our mixing bowls
  • The snap of that candy coating against the silky Oreo filling creates the most satisfying texture contrast
  • You can customize the colors for any holiday, birthday, or Tuesday that needs cheering up
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable here, because cold cream cheese creates lumpy filling that refuses to smooth out
  • Chilling the shaped balls before dipping is the difference between beautifully coated truffles and a sad, melting mess in your candy bowl
  • Only use oil-based food coloring for candy melts, as even a drop of water-based coloring will turn your smooth coating into a thick, grainy disaster
03 -
  • If your hands get too warm while rolling the balls, rinse them under cold water and dry completely, then continue
  • Leftover crushed Oreos make an incredible ice cream topping or cheesecake crust, so save every crumb
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