Peppermint Oreo Truffles – No bake truffles made from peppermint oreos and topped with white chocolate and a crushed candy canes! These truffles are perfect for the holidays or as a dessert for any party!
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are one of those desserts that is a must on my holiday baking list every year. Since they are just a few ingredients and no bake, they are about the easiest thing to make. I think that something about turning an oreo (which is already delicious) into a truffle makes it taste even more incredible. For this version, I simply use peppermint oreos to make them festive and filled with peppermint flavor. Now personally, I coat the truffles in white chocolate because I think it looks more like a classic oreo but you are totally welcome to coat them with chocolate instead or do a mix of some with white chocolate and some with normal chocolate. You can’t go wrong with these truffles!
Common Questions About Making Peppermint Oreo Truffles
What are peppermint oreo truffles?
Peppermint oreo truffles are a simple no bake dessert made by blending peppermint oreos and cream cheese before rolling out balls and covering them with white chocolate and crushed candy canes.
Can I use chocolate instead of white chocolate?
You sure can! You could also roll them in a mix of chocolate and white chocolate or even just drizzle them with chocolate.
Can I freeze the truffles?
Yes, freezing the truffles until you are ready to serve them works great.
What can I decorate peppermint oreo truffles with?
I use crushed candy canes to add more peppermint flavor but sprinkles or a drizzle of a festive color of candy melts or chocolate are great too!
Can I use regular oreos instead?
You sure can! I chose to use peppermint oreos so that I could give the oreos the peppermint flavor I wanted but alternatively, you could just use regualar oreos and some crushed candy canes in the filling.
Where can I get peppermint oreos?
Most grocery stores carry them (or peppermint bark oreos, either works) around the holidays.
What should I do if my truffle filling isn’t forming together?
If your truffles filling (peppermint oreos and cream cheese) is loose and isn’t forming into balls, try adding a bit more cream cheese and blending again. That helps them form together more.
Do you remove the cream when making oreo truffles?
No, leave the cream in those oreos and blend them up! They wouldn’t be oreos without the cream!
What other holiday truffles can I make?
Some of my favorite truffles to make for the holidays include –
Can you use a blender to make oreo truffles?
Yes! I think that a blender would work pretty much just as well as a food processor.
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Peppermint Oreo Truffles – No bake truffles made from peppermint oreos and topped with white chocolate and a crushed candy canes! These truffles are perfect for the holidays or as a dessert for any party!
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce) package oreos
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 16 ounces white chocolate or almond bark
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Place oreos and softened cream cheese into a food processor and pulse until mixture is smooth and creamy (you may need to stop and scrape the sides multiple times).
- Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before scooping into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each). Place on a lined sheet pan.
- Place the portioned truffles into the fridge or freezer to chill an additional 30 minutes before dipping.
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
- Use a fork to gently dip each truffle in the melted white chocolate. Shake off excess white chocolate and then place it back on the sheet pan.
- Immediately top with crushed candy canes, repeating until all the truffles have been dipped and topped.
- Return to fridge until chocolate has set (20-30 minutes) before serving.
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