Oreo Peppermint Espresso Truffles Recipe
Deliciously rich and creamy Oreo Truffles featuring crushed Oreo cookies blended with cream cheese, infused with peppermint and espresso, then coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. These no-bake, bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday parties or anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes freezing time)
- Yield: Approximately 39 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 39 Oreo cookies (don’t remove the cream center!)
- 8 ounce brick full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
Chocolate Coating
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or canola oil
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat and set aside to prevent truffles from sticking.
- Make Cookie Mixture: Place the Oreo cookies in a blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add cream cheese, peppermint extract, and espresso powder to the ground Oreos and pulse again until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Form Truffle Balls: Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop for uniform size. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet and freeze them for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours, keeping them covered to maintain freshness.
- Melt Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and coconut or canola oil. Microwave on low heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate melts completely and becomes smooth. Be careful to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Coat Truffles: Quickly dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, using a fork to move them around for even coating. Remove truffles with the fork, letting excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Place coated truffles back on the baking sheet and optionally sprinkle with crushed candy canes for decoration.
- Chill and Store: Refrigerate the coated truffles until the chocolate sets firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- If peppermint flavor is too strong, reduce the extract amount to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Freezing the truffles before dipping helps the chocolate set quickly and evenly.
- Candy canes or sprinkles can be added on top for a festive touch.
- Store truffles in a cool place or refrigerator to prevent melting.
Keywords: Oreo truffles, no-bake dessert, peppermint truffles, chocolate covered truffles, holiday treats
