So here is your last-minute treat to bring to the cookout. I know you are sitting there trying to think of something festive and creative; well this is the recipe you have been looking for. Red, White and Blue Oreo Truffles: a quick, no bake, easy dessert, that looks great.
I came up with this recipe last night while looking at all of the very creative July 4th recipes on Pinterest. I actually typed my idea into my phone around 12:30 this morning.
These truffles can be made the night before, just keep refrigerated.
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Method to make my Red, White and Blue Oreo Truffles:
Place Oreo’s in food processor and pulse until crushed to form fine crumbs. In a stand mixer, mix Oreo crumbs, cream cheese, and salt until completely blended and no cream cheese pieces are showing. Divide dough in half. Return half of the dough to stand mixer and add red food coloring.
Adjust coloring as needed until correct color is achieved. Clean mixing bowl and repeat process with second half of dough and blue food coloring.
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment or wax paper. Use a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, to form a ball and place on baking sheet. Place balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Remove balls from freezer and roll each in your hands to form a smooth round ball.
Freeze for another 10 minutes. Melt 1/4 of candy coating according to package directions. Working in batches, about 10 at a time, use a toothpick to dip the ball in coating allowing excess to drip off and place on a new baking sheet lined with parchment.
Remove toothpick and use a spoon to place a small dab of coating over the hole and add star sprinkles. Repeat with remaining balls and candy coating.
- 1 (19.7 oz) package of Golden Oreo's
- 1 (8 oz) package low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- About 1 tsp.each red and blue food coloring
- 1.5 - 2 lbs. vanilla candy coating
- Red, white and blue star sprinkles (optional)
- Place Oreo's in food processor and pulse until crushed to form fine crumbs.
In a stand mixer, mix Oreo crumbs, cream cheese and salt until completely blended and no cream cheese pieces are showing.
- Divide dough in half. Return half of the dough to stand mixer and add red food coloring.
- Adjust coloring as needed until correct color is achieved.
- Clean mixing bowl and repeat process with second half of dough and blue food coloring.
- Prepare baking sheet by lining it with parchment or wax paper.
- Use a melon baller or small ice cream scoop, to form a ball and place on baking sheet.
- Place balls in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove balls from freezer and roll each in your hands to form a smooth round ball. Freeze for another 10 minutes.
- Melt 1/4 of candy coating according to package directions.
- Working in batches, about 10 at a time, use a toothpick to dip ball in coating allowing excess to drip off and place on new baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Remove toothpick and use a spoon to place a small dab of coating over hole and add star sprinkles. Repeat with remaining balls and candy coating.
Equipment needed: Food processor, stand mixer, half sheet pan or baking sheet, parchment or wax paper, melon baller or small ice cream scoop, toothpicks and a small microwave safe cup.
First Published on Dadwhats4dinner.com @2015
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AppetiteDeluxe says
love this idea!
alwayzbakin says
Love it! They look great. Nice idea for the 4th. 😉
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks they were fun. They didn’t last 20 minutes at the party. Have a great week. :))
Shari says
These are so pretty! I can’t believe they were made with cookies. Great idea for the 4th!
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Shari.. Oreo balls or truffles are very easy a versatile and yummy. Kids love them.
Lisa Mabey says
So festive! Thanks for linking to the Do Tell Tuesday party!
Kaila says
Ah, I love this idea! They are so festive and sound delicious. It’s great how you wrote down the idea so late at night, sometimes creativity strikes us at the oddest times. Happy FF, and have a wonderful weekend!
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Kaila. Yeah my food brain works like that. My wife thinks I’m weird but she likes my food.. Have a great weekend and Happy FF! :))
Sherry says
These are adorable! Who could pass these up? Not I:-) Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Please join us again this week.
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks Sherry, they turned out great. Thanks for leaving a comment. I just switched over to a self hosted site on Friday and I hadn’t received any new comments or likes. Was getting a little worried.:((( Trying to figure out if something was wrong.
Question do you have a new link up on Monday’s? Have a great week… :))
Beverly Roderick says
These look both tasty and so festive! Thanks for sharing at Celebrate the USA Party.
TheSeanaMethod says
I love the idea of putting the stars on top to cover the hold. I always have that dilemma when I’m dipping into a candy coating. So fun and love that it can be made a day ahead.. (visiting from #CelebrateTheUSA)
Quinn Caudill says
Thanks for visiting. It is a great little trick. Have a great weekend.
michelleoblogoff says
Fun! I just saw these @ Fiesta Friday- love it! It will give me an excuse to try golden Oreos!
Michelle
dcclark13 says
Your truffles look amazing & I wanted to let you know I shared them as a feature this week at #FoodieFriDIY! You can check it out here – http://bowl-me-over.com/foodie-fridiy-102-happy-4th-july/
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
Pinned! Adorably delicious!
Suchitra says
These Oreo truffles are every kid’s dream!!
Jhuls says
I guess you are so ready for the 4th of July, Quinn. These are so pretty and looking so happy. 😀 Thank you for linking up to this week’s FF party.