Oreo Truffle Balls Pink Candy (Print version)

Creamy Oreo spheres with crisp pink candy coating and rich chocolate center

# What You'll Need:

→ Truffle Base

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

→ Coating & 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, optional for decoration

# How to Make:

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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Only two main ingredients create a truffle base that tastes like a gourmet treat without any baking.
  • The candy shell gives a satisfying snap that contrasts beautifully with the creamy Oreo filling inside.
  • Perfect for parties because you can make them ahead and they stay fresh in the fridge for days.
  • Customizable colors mean you can match any celebration theme or season without changing the recipe.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, the mixture will be lumpy and hard to roll; leaving it out for 30 minutes makes all the difference.
  • Water-based food coloring will cause candy melts to seize and turn grainy, so always use oil-based gel colors for tinting.
  • Warm hands can soften the truffles while dipping, so work quickly and return them to the fridge if they start to lose their shape.
03 -
  • Dip truffles straight from the fridge or freezer; the cold surface helps the candy coating set faster and prevents the cream cheese from softening.
  • If the candy coating starts to thicken while you work, reheat it in 10-second bursts and stir to bring back the smooth consistency.
  • Use a toothpick to gently swirl the coating after dipping if you want to hide fork marks or create a decorative pattern on top.
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