No-Bake Oreo Chocolate Balls: Easy Dessert Recipe

Forget ovens, especially if you're short on time but craving something rich in chocolate and simply sweet. Meet these Oreo chocolate balls, which are easy to pop and disappear in just a few bites and are downright addictive. Would you believe it if we told you these are made with just 3 ingredients? It’s made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and a silky chocolate coating. It’s perfect for a party or when you just need a quick sweet fix.

No-Bake Oreo Chocolate Balls

Ingredients:

• 28 Oreos (2 small packs)
• ⅔ cup cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 cups Cadbury Bournville dark chocolate, chopped
• ⅓ cup white chocolate, optional

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Make sure to pick a tray that fits into your freezer.
2. Add the Oreos into a blender and grind them down until they resemble fine bread crumbs.
3. Add the cream cheese to the Oreos and, using a hand mixer, mix until well combined. Make sure not to overmix, and stop just when the Oreo crumbs are mixed with the cream cheese, to avoid them from disintegrating.
4. Scoop heaped tablespoons of the mixture on the lined tray. You should roughly have around 12 big Oreo balls. If you want more of them, scoop up fewer.
5. Roll the rough Oreo balls between your palms; the mixture should be firm and not too soft. Once all the Oreo balls are rolled, freeze them for 15 minutes.
6. While Oreo balls firm up further, melt your dark chocolate, preferably with a little butter for more smoothness and fewer chances for it to crack.
7. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, pausing every 20 seconds to stir, until it is melted.
8. Take out the Oreo balls from the freezer and dip each in the melted chocolate. Use two forks or chopsticks to roll them in the chocolate until fully coated. Lift them and let any excess drip off.
9. Once the Oreo balls are completely swamped in chocolate, decorate them at will. We recommend a contrast, like white chocolate.
10. Just like how you melted the dark chocolate, do the same for the white chocolate without the butter. Pause every 20 seconds to stir the white chocolate, to prevent it from burning. Stop when fully melted.
11. Transfer the melted white chocolate into a piping bag, with a tiny bit snipped off from the pointed end. Pipe the white chocolate over the Oreo balls in a zig-zag motion.
12. Set aside until the white chocolate hardens. Then they are ready to eat!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Oreo balls made of?

Oreo balls or Oreo truffles are a no-bake dessert made simple just three main ingredients – Oreo cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate. The last ingredient is melted, and the Oreo balls are dipped into it. The rest are as the recipe stipulates above.

Can Oreo balls be left out?

Oreo Balls contain cream cheese and chocolate, both of which require refrigeration to keep them from melting and spoiling. You can keep them out if the room temperature is not too hot to melt the Oreo chocolate balls, but it's advisable to keep them refrigerated at all times. But If left out at room temperature for an extended period, they might lose their shape and soften, and the exterior might also become sweaty.

What's the best way to dip Oreo balls?

Dipping Oreo chocolate balls in chocolate can be tricky, but with the right technique and a few hits and misses, you can get it just right. Once the balls come through, freeze for 10 minutes to make them easier for dipping. Melt the chocolate, while the balls freeze, with a little butter for a glossy finish. Use two forks to lower each Oreo chocolate ball, and once the excess chocolate drips off, place them on a parchment-lined sheet, then freeze for 10 minutes, then decorate as you please.

How to crush Oreos for Oreo balls?

The quickest way to crush a bunch of Oreos, especially if you are short on time or patience, freeze the cookies first. Lay them out on a baking tray so they freeze evenly. Freeze them for 30 minutes at least, for best results, this solidifies the cream in between and causes less mess. Then add the frozen Oreos to a blender or food processor and grind them down.

How many Oreos equal 1 cup?

If the recipe mentions 1 cup of Oreo crumbs, you will need at least 11 Oreos to yield 1 cup packed crumbs. Now, depending on the crumbs the recipe calls for, you might need 1 or 2 more or less, so make sure to have extra handy. Any extras can go as rolled texture for your chocolate-dipped Oreos.