Description
Quick and delightful No-Bake Peppermint Oreo Truffles perfect for the holiday season, combining the nostalgic flavor of Oreos with festive peppermint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (about 36 Oreos)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace and clear a clean counter.
- Crush the Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Mix the crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese until homogeneous.
- Use a small scoop or teaspoon to portion the mixture and roll into uniform balls.
- Chill the truffles in the freezer for about 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Melt the white chocolate chips using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle in melted chocolate, shake off excess, and set on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle immediately with crushed peppermint candies.
- Let the coating harden at room temperature or chill briefly to speed up the process.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you may add a tablespoon of melted white chocolate into the filling. Adapt the recipe for dietary restrictions by using gluten-free Oreos or dairy-free cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg