Heart Oreo Truffles are a sweet mash-up of Oreos, creamy filling, and rich chocolate—reliable for Valentine’s Day or just because!
Add some Valentine Snack Mix and Valentine’s Popcorn for a fun festive spread!
Heart Oreo Truffles Are…
- straightforward to make: No baking required!
- Customizable: Mix and match chocolates and toppings.
- reliable for sharing: Great for parties or gifting.
- No special equipment needed: Basic kitchen tools get the job done!
- So tasty: Oreo, cream cheese, and chocolate — what’s not to love?!
Note: Oreos are a trademarked brand of chocolate sandwich cookies. Other brands will work just as well.
Heart Oreo Truffle Ingredients
- Oreo cookies: Regular Oreos; don’t use Double-Stuf.
- Cream cheese: Full-fat, brick-style here.
- Chocolate: High-quality bars or melting wafers for smooth melting.
- Coconut oil: The oil thins the chocolate; vegetable oil works too.
- skippable toppings: Oreo crumbs for texture, white chocolate for a drizzle.
How To Make Heart Oreo Truffles
- Blend: Process Oreos into crumbs.
- Mix: Combine crumbs and cream cheese.
- Chill: Press into pan; chill.
- Cut: Into hearts.
- Melt: Chocolate + oil, microwave, cool.
- Dip: Coat hearts in chocolate.
- Decorate: Sprinkle crumbs or drizzle white chocolate.
- Finish: Let set and enjoy!
Heart Cookie Cutter
For these truffles, aim for a 1-inch (or similar size) heart-shaped cookie cutter. Here are a few options to consider:
- Wilton Heart Cookie Cutter Set
- Mini Heart Cookie Cutters
- Heart Cookie Cutter Set
Tips For Making Heart Oreo Truffles:
- Cream cheese: Soften to room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Press evenly: Compress and flatten the mixture in a pan with a measuring cup.
- Chill well: Proper chilling keeps shapes firm during cutting and dipping.
- Hot cookie cutter: Run the cutter under hot water and dry quickly for clean edges.
- Work in batches: Dip in batches, keeping others chilled.
Storage
Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge, separating layers with parchment paper, for up to 2 weeks.
For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2-3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
More Valentine’s Day Treats:
- Valentine Muddy Buddies
- Valentine’s Pretzels
- Crème Brûlée
- Valentine Cookies
- Chocolate-Covered Wafers
