Description
Mint chocolate Oreo truffles blend classic cookie flavor with rich ganache. Creamy centers coated in dark chocolate create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) semisweet or dark chocolate, melted
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (15.25 oz / 432 g) mint-flavored Oreo cookies
- 4 oz (113 g) white chocolate, melted
- Crushed candy canes
- Sprinkles
- Chopped mint candies
Instructions
- Crumb Creation: Pulverize Oreo cookies in a food processor until transformed into fine, uniform crumbs. Reserve a small portion for garnishing.
- Dough Formation: Blend softened cream cheese with cookie crumbs, kneading until a smooth, consistent dough develops. Incorporate mint extract to infuse refreshing flavor.
- Truffle Shaping: Roll the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined tray, ensuring even spacing.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the nascent truffles for 30 minutes, allowing them to firm and stabilize their structural integrity.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until achieving a glossy, liquid consistency. Add a touch of coconut oil to enhance smoothness.
- Dipping and Decorating: Submerge each chilled truffle into molten chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Gently tap to remove excess chocolate. Immediately sprinkle with reserved Oreo crumbs or crushed peppermint pieces while coating remains wet.
- Setting Process: Allow truffles to set at room temperature or expedite hardening by placing in the refrigerator. Chocolate should transform into a firm, glossy shell within 15-20 minutes.
- Serving and Storage: Transfer the completed truffles to an elegant serving platter or store in an airtight container. Refrigerate to maintain optimal texture and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Check: Pulse Oreo cookies finely to prevent large chunks that could disrupt smooth truffle texture.
- Chill for Stability: Refrigerate truffles before chocolate coating to prevent crumbling and ensure clean, crisp chocolate shell.
- Coating Technique Master: Use a fork when dipping to allow excess chocolate to drip off, creating a thin, even chocolate layer.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with different Oreo flavors or add mint extract for enhanced mint profile in the truffles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg