Description
These Espresso Oreo Truffles are the easiest homemade truffle you can make! Fudgy, rich, and filled with mocha and Oreo flavor – these are to die for.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Truffles:
- 1 (14.3-oz) package of Oreo cookies
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 teaspoons espresso powder (or instant coffee granules)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Coating:
- 10 oz dark or semisweet chocolate (chips, chunks, or chopped)
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (or instant coffee granules)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- The 3 reserved Oreo cookies, crushed, for sprinkling
Instructions
For the Truffles:
- Place the Oreos in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the cookies are finely crushed.
- Scoop out roughly 3 tablespoons of the crushed Oreos and set aside in a bowl (we’ll use these as decoration later).
- Add in the cream cheese, espresso, vanilla, and a small pinch of salt.
- Pulse the machine to incorporate the ingredients. Continue until the mixture is crumbly and everything is completely combined.
- Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, scoop out the truffle filling and roll into a smooth ball with your hands.
- Place the formed truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Once all the truffles are formed, transfer the tray into the fridge for at least 1 hour (or the freezer for at least 20 minutes).
For Coating:
- While the truffles are chilling, make the coating by melting the chocolate, espresso powder, and coconut oil together in a double boiler.
- Once the chocolate is smooth and glossy, it is ready to use. Keep the chocolate warm over the double boiler.
- Using a fork, gently add the truffles, one at a time, to the melted chocolate. Turn to coat and then let the excess drip off.
- Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Once all the truffles are dipped, drizzle them with the remaining chocolate to create a decorative design on top and then sprinkle with the reserved crushed Oreos.
- Once they are completely set, transfer the truffles to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge.
- Serve the truffles straight from the fridge. They will keep in the fridge for several days.
Notes
- You can use any chocolate you prefer for dipping, but I do recommend at least semisweet or darker. The filling is very sweet, and the slight bitterness from the darker chocolate balances everything out.
- I recommend keeping these chilled for serving. They will be fine to serve if sitting out for an hour or so, but chilled is best!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Category: dessert