Description
These delightful Grinch Christmas Truffles combine crushed Oreos and cream cheese into rich, creamy balls coated in vibrant green vanilla almond bark. Decorated with cute red heart sprinkles, they are festive, no-bake treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 36 Regular Oreos
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread
Coating and Decoration
- 12 ounces vanilla almond bark (½ of a 24-ounce package)
- Green gel food coloring (amount as desired)
- 18 red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Place the Oreos in a food processor or blender and crush them completely into fine crumbs, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Transfer the Oreo crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the whipped cream cheese spread until a thick, uniform mixture forms. Using clean hands can make mixing easier and help achieve a consistent texture.
- Form Truffle Balls: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and roll each portion into smooth balls.
- Chill the Truffles: Arrange the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour, or until the truffles are firm.
- Melt Almond Bark: Transfer the vanilla almond bark to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue microwaving in 15-30 second intervals, stirring between each, until the almond bark is completely melted, approximately 2 minutes total. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
- Add Color: Stir in green gel food coloring gradually until you achieve your desired bright green shade. Avoid using liquid food coloring, as it can cause the bark to seize.
- Coat Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle ball into the melted green almond bark until fully coated. Allow excess coating to drip off before placing the truffle back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate: While the coating is still soft, place a red heart sprinkle on top of each truffle.
- Set Coating: Return the coated and decorated truffles to the refrigerator and chill for another 30 minutes to an hour, or until the coating is fully hardened.
- Serve: Serve the Grinch Christmas Truffles cold or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring specifically for coloring the almond bark to prevent seizing.
- Refrigerate truffles before dipping to ensure they hold their shape during coating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These truffles are a no-bake dessert, making them quick and easy to prepare.
- Using a cookie scoop aids in uniform-sized truffles for consistent coating and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
