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Valentine Oreo Truffles: A Sweet Treat for Your Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge in sweet treats that show your loved ones just how much you care. This year, elevate your celebrations with homemade Valentine Oreo Truffles. These delightful bites are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making them the perfect gift or dessert for your Valentine’s Day festivities. With a rich, creamy center and a luscious chocolate coating, these truffles are sure to win over hearts. Let’s dive into the details of creating these decadent treats.

Ingredients

For this indulgent recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese (If you’re using double-stuffed Oreos, reduce this to 4 ounces.)
• 36 Oreo cookies (regular or double-stuffed)
• 1½ cups milk chocolate chips
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• Valentine heart sprinkles

Instructions

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create a batch of Valentine Oreo Truffles that will leave everyone asking for more.

Step 1: Prepare the Oreo Mixture

1. Crush the Oreos: Begin by placing the Oreo cookies in a food processor. Pulse them until you achieve medium-fine crumbs. This will be the base of your truffle filling.

2. Combine with Cream Cheese: Add the cream cheese to the Oreo crumbs in the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. The cream cheese adds a creamy texture and helps bind the mixture.

Step 2: Shape and Freeze

3. Form Truffle Balls: Using a tablespoon as a guide, take portions of the Oreo mixture and roll them into balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch each other.

4. Freeze: Freeze the truffle balls for a minimum of 2 hours. For best results, let them freeze overnight. This ensures they are firm and easy to dip in chocolate later.

Step 3: Coat with Chocolate

5. Melt the Chocolate: Once your truffles are frozen, it’s time to coat them. Place the milk chocolate chips in a double boiler over medium heat to melt. Alternatively, you can use a microwave by heating them for 1-2 minutes at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted.

6. Dip the Truffles: Take each truffle ball and dip it into the melted milk chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 4: Decorate

7. Melt White Chocolate: Using the same method as before, melt the white chocolate chips.

8. Decorate: Once melted, pipe the white chocolate over the coated truffles in your desired design. Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle Valentine heart sprinkles on top. This adds a festive touch that’s perfect for the occasion.

Step 5: Storage

9. Refrigerate: To keep your truffles fresh and firm, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed chilled.

Enjoy!

Serve these Valentine Oreo Truffles to your sweetheart or at a gathering, and watch them disappear in no time. These truffles not only look impressive but also offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors that everyone will love. Whether you’re gifting them or treating yourself, these little bites of love are sure to make Valentine’s Day extra special.

Tips for Success

• Consistency: Ensure your Oreo crumbs are finely processed for a smooth mixture that holds together well.
• Quick Dipping: Work quickly when dipping the frozen truffles to prevent them from softening too much.
• Creative Designs: Have fun with the white chocolate piped designs—try hearts, swirls, or abstract patterns to make each truffle unique.

With this recipe, you’ll be spreading love and sweetness in every bite. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine Oreo Truffles

These delightful Oreo truffles are perfect for Valentine’s Day, offering a sweet, creamy treat with a crunchy twist.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Freezing Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 24 truffles

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Truffle Mixture

• 8 oz cream cheese if using double stuffed Oreos – reduce to 4 ounces
• 36 pieces Oreo cookies regular or double-stuffed

Coating and Decoration

• 1.5 cups milk chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 pinch Valentine heart sprinkles additionally, you can use jimmies for decoration

Equipment

• Food Processor
• Double Boiler
• Baking Sheet

Method

 

1. Place the Oreos in the food processor & pulse until you have medium-fine crumbs.
2. Add the cream cheese & pulse until fully combined.
3. Take tablespoon size portions & roll into balls & place on parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Freeze a minimum of 2 hours but preferably overnight.
5. Once the truffles are frozen, place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler & melt over medium heat. Or you can microwave for 1-2 minutes at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds.
6. Take the truffles one by one & dip into the melted chocolate to coat & then return them to the baking sheet.
7. Melt the white chocolate the same way you did the coating chocolate.
8. Pipe the design over truffles & sprinkled with decorations before chocolate hardens.
9. Immediately add a pinch of jimmies on top before the chocolate hardens.
10. Keep refrigerated – store in airtight container.

Notes

These truffles make a charming gift for loved ones or a sweet treat for yourself. Customize the decoration with different colored sprinkles for various occasions.