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Orange Creamsicle Truffles

Quick, easy, and delightful no-bake treats with bright citrus and white chocolate flavors, perfect for parties and weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted Sifting is important for a smooth texture.
  • 1.5 cups finely crushed vanilla sandwich cookies or graham crackers Choose your base for the truffles.
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips Use high-quality white chocolate for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract Substitute with fresh orange zest if desired.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances overall flavor.
Coating and Garnish
  • 8 oz white chocolate coating or candy melts For dipping the truffles.
  • 2 tablespoons orange candy melts or colored white chocolate For optional drizzle on top.
  • Extra to taste orange zest or sprinkles For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. If you forgot to soften it, microwave in 5-7 second bursts and press with a spatula until pliable.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, orange extract or zest plus vanilla, and pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined and silky. Taste and adjust zest or extract if desired.
  3. Stir in the crushed cookies until the mixture holds together and is moldable but not too tacky. Add more crumbs if it’s too soft.
Chilling and Dipping
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 20-30 minutes, or freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.
  2. Melt the white chocolate coating or candy melts in 20-30 second microwave bursts, stirring in between, or use a double boiler until smooth and slightly cooled but pourable.
  3. Coat each chilled truffle in the melted chocolate, tapping off excess, and return to parchment. Drizzle melted orange candy melts over the set white chocolate if desired.
Finishing Touches
  1. Sprinkle with extra orange zest or sprinkles while the coating is still tacky. Chill for 15-20 minutes until the coating is fully set.
  2. Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

If your white chocolate is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it slightly. These truffles can be made gluten-free using gluten-free cookies.