Mint Oreo Truffles Recipe
Delightfully creamy and minty, these Mint Oreo Truffles combine crushed Mint Oreo cookies and smooth cream cheese, coated in a luscious layer of white or dark chocolate. Perfect as a festive treat or an indulgent snack, these no-bake truffles are easy to prepare and customizable with fun toppings like sprinkles or crushed Oreos.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (including chilling and setting time)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
For the Truffles:
- 1 package Mint Oreo cookies (about 14.3 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz white or dark chocolate, melted (for coating)
- Green food coloring (optional, for white chocolate)
- Sprinkles, crushed Oreos, or chocolate drizzle for decoration
- Crush the Oreos: Using a food processor or placing the Mint Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin, crush the cookies into fine crumbs to ensure a smooth truffle texture.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreo crumbs with the softened cream cheese. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula to blend the mixture thoroughly until smooth and uniform in consistency.
- Shape the Truffles: Roll the combined mixture into 1-inch diameter balls using your hands. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the shaped truffles for at least 30 minutes to firm up. Alternatively, you can freeze them for 15 minutes for faster setting.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt your choice of white or dark chocolate by microwaving in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval to avoid burning. If using white chocolate, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a festive minty hue.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Use a fork to lift the truffle out, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: Before the chocolate sets, decorate each truffle with crushed Oreos, sprinkles, or drizzle with additional melted chocolate for visual appeal and extra flavor.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the coated truffles for 15-20 minutes to let the chocolate harden completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, serve your Mint Oreo Truffles chilled. They make a perfect festive dessert or gift!
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure smooth blending with the crushed Oreos.
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, consider adding a few drops of peppermint extract to the truffle mixture.
- White chocolate can be substituted with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a firmer texture, freeze truffles after shaping before coating.
Keywords: Mint Oreo Truffles, no-bake Oreo dessert, mint chocolate truffles, holiday treats, easy dessert