HEART OREO BALLS
These Heart Oreo Balls are rich, chocolatey, and irresistibly creamy. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, they’re easy to make, shaped like hearts, and coated in smooth chocolate for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies regular or chocolate
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz 225g semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted
- Optional: pink or red sprinkles heart decorations
Instructions
- Crush Oreos: Place Oreo cookies in a food processor or zip-top bag. Crush until fine crumbs form.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combine crushed Oreos with softened cream cheese. Mix until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- Shape Hearts: Roll mixture into small balls and gently press into heart shapes using your hands or a heart mold.
- Chill: Place shaped hearts on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Coat with Chocolate: Dip chilled hearts into melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Decorate: While chocolate is still wet, add sprinkles or heart decorations.
- Set: Refrigerate until chocolate is fully set, about 15–20 minutes. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Oreo balls can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Flavor Variation: Add a drop of peppermint or almond extract to the Oreo mixture for extra flavor.
- Serving Suggestion: Perfect for gift boxes, Valentine’s parties, or dessert platters.