Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy Coating (Printable)

Rich chocolate Oreo centers with smooth cream cheese, dipped in sweet pink candy coating for a satisfying crunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

01 - 36 Oreo cookies with filling (14.3 oz)
02 - 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

→ Coating and 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

# Method:

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 Pointers:

01 -
  • Only two ingredients form the truffle base, yet the result tastes like something from a fancy chocolatier.
  • The vibrant pink coating makes them feel festive without any complicated decorating skills.
  • They hold up beautifully in the fridge for days, so you can make them ahead and pull them out whenever guests arrive.
  • Every bite delivers that satisfying snap followed by a smooth, creamy center that melts on your tongue.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will be stiff and crumbly instead of smooth, so patience during softening is essential.
  • Water or steam will cause candy melts to seize into a grainy mess, so keep all bowls and utensils completely dry during melting.
  • Chilling the truffles before dipping is non-negotiable; warm truffles will soften and fall apart when dipped into warm candy coating.
  • Overheating candy melts makes them thick and clumpy, so stick to medium power and short intervals, stirring often.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to ensure all your truffle balls are the same size, which makes dipping faster and the presentation more uniform.
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken while you're dipping, reheat it in 10-second bursts and stir until it's smooth again.
  • Freeze any leftover candy melts in the bowl, then reheat them the next time you want to make another batch without waste.
  • A dipping fork with thin tines helps excess coating drip off more cleanly than a regular fork, but either works just fine.
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