No Bake Orange Creamsicle Truffles
Delightful no-bake truffles capturing the essence of orange creamsicles with creamy, dreamy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 2½ cups white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ¾ cup crushed vanilla wafers or golden Oreos
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice (fresh preferred)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Orange gel food coloring (optional)
- Extra melted white chocolate or powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream the Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips or melting wafers according to package instructions, ensuring they are smooth and silky.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream Cheese: Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese and mix until well combined, creating a rich and creamy mixture.
- Stir in the Dry Ingredients: Add the crushed vanilla wafers or Oreos, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract into the creamy mixture and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Color it Up (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of orange gel food coloring for added color, enhancing the visual appeal of your truffles.
- Chill the Mixture: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.
- Roll into Balls: Once chilled, scoop out small amounts of the mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls, creating the truffle shape.
- Coat the Truffles: Coat the truffles in extra melted white chocolate or powdered sugar, adding a delicious layer of sweetness and texture.
- Set the Truffles: Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until set, allowing them to hold their shape.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful burst of flavors as you bite into these delightful treats!
Notes
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with different coatings like crushed nuts or sprinkles for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg