Pumpkin Oreo Truffles
Indulge in these delightful pumpkin Oreo truffles that combine the richness of cream cheese, the crunch of Oreos, and seasonal pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Coating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- High-quality orange chocolate for coating
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos: Start by placing 24 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine crumbs.
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs, 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice. Mix until well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a small scoop or your hands to form tablespoon-sized balls of the mixture.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt your orange chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each truffle in the melted orange chocolate using a fork.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the truffles for about 15-20 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Serve: Arrange the truffles on a platter, optionally sprinkled with extra pumpkin spice.
Notes
For variations, consider nutty additions, using vegan ingredients, or making minty versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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