Strawberry Oreo Balls

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These Golden Oreo strawberry balls are a vibrant, fruity twist on a classic dessert! They're super easy to make, suitable for any occasion and there's no baking required!

a stack of golden oreo strawberry truffles with white chocolate coating

If you like classic Oreo truffles then you're going to LOVE these Strawberry Oreo balls. They're made with strawberry jelly powder for a vibrant, fruity flavour, and Golden Oreos for that lovely strawberry shortcake vibe. They're so good that both kids and adults will devour them no matter the occasion!

In the post below, you'll find everything you need to know about this recipe, including ingredients, equipment, step-by-step images, top tips and more. I hope you find it helpful!

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make these tasty strawberry shortcake Oreo balls!

Golden Oreos: These make up the base of our truffles. They have more of a neutral flavour than chocolate Oreos, allowing the strawberry flavour (and the pink colour) to shine through properly.
Strawberry jelly powder: Jelly (jello) powder is my secret ingredient for an intense strawberry flavour and a pretty pink colour. I also used it for my strawberry coconut bars. I did also test this recipe with freeze-dried strawberry powder but I don't recommend it. Even after adding a lot of it, the flavour just wasn't detectable at all when mixed with the other ingredients and the muted colour also made them look more like meatballs than Golden Oreo strawberry truffles!
Cream cheese: Make sure to use full-fat cream cheese so you don't end up with soggy truffles. I like to use Philadelphia.
White chocolate: This is for coating the truffles, creating a super sweet shell and gorgeous colour contrast. Any white chocolate will work fine, just use your favourite!
Cake sprinkles: Just for decoration and an extra pop of colour. You could also use some freeze-dried strawberry pieces for more strawberry flavour.

Equipment Notes

Food processor or blender: For crushing the Oreos into crumbs. If you don't have either, you can do it the old-fashioned way using a rolling pin and a zip-lock bag- just make sure to crush them finely.
Mixing bowl: A large one, for making the truffle mixture.
Microwave-safe bowl: To melt the white chocolate for the coating. Alternatively, you can do it over low heat on the stove in a saucepan.
Baking tray and baking paper: Or anything that you can place the Oreo balls on to set. I'd recommend a rimmed baking sheet to prevent them from rolling off but if you don't have one, a large plate or even a cutting board will work fine too. Just make sure it fits in your fridge!
Dipping tools or forks: These are helpful for coating the Oreo balls in chocolate without getting finger marks on them.

strawberry shortcake oreo truffles on a worktop

How to make Golden Strawberry Oreo balls

Step 1: Line a large tray with baking paper and set it to one side. This is for setting the Oreo balls on later.

Step 2: Using a high-powered blender or food processor, crush 308g (two packs) of Golden Oreos into fine crumbs. Add them to a large bowl and run your fingers through them to make sure there are no large lumps left.

Step 3: Add 23g of strawberry jelly powder to the bowl and mix it into the Oreo crumbs.

golden oreo crumbs in a bowl mixture with strawberry jelly powder

Step 4: Next, measure out 150g of full-fat cream cheese and add it to the bowl. Mix everything together then use your hands to press it all into a large ball.

large ball of golden oreo strawberry mixture

Step 5: Divide the mixture into 15 equal-sized pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place them onto your lined baking tray and pop them in the fridge for 1 hour to firm up a little.

balls of the pink mixture on a lined baking tray

Step 6: After the hour is up, remove your Oreo balls from the fridge and melt 350g of white chocolate. Dip each ball into the melted white chocolate and place it back onto your lined baking tray.

dipping the strawberry truffles into white chocolate

Step 7: While the chocolate coating is still wet, add your pink/red sprinkles on top. Let them set in the fridge for 1 more hour then enjoy!

chocolate coated truffles on lined tray with pink sprinkles on top

Top Tips

Use a scale to measure out your balls so that they are all evenly sized.
If your mixture is too sticky, chill it overnight before rolling it into balls, or add more Oreo crumbs.
Get excess chocolate off the truffles by lightly tapping your dipping tool off the side of the bowl before placing them on your baking tray. This will prevent chocolate from pooling around the bottom.
Try adding a small amount of pink food colouring to the white chocolate for a cute 'strawberry shortcake' vibe.

FAQs

How long will strawberry Oreo balls last?

These will last for up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They're great for prepping on a Sunday so you can have a quick sweet treat on hand all week long!

What's the best way to melt white chocolate?

White chocolate is very finicky so make sure to go low and slow to prevent burning or seizing. If you're using the stove, keep the heat very low and stir gently, and if you're using the microwave, take it out every 20 seconds or so to give it a good stir.

Can I use milk chocolate instead of white chocolate?

Absolutely! While I think white chocolate looks the best paired with these strawberry shortcake Oreo balls, a milk chocolate coating would taste amazing! You can also use dark or semi-sweet chocolate, depending on your preference.

Can I freeze Golden Oreo strawberry truffles?

Yes, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. You can either freeze them solid on a baking tray and then transfer them to a freezer bag, or you can pop them into an airtight container and use small squares of baking paper to separate them. To defrost them, transfer them to the fridge overnight and do not refreeze.

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I hope you like these strawberry Oreo balls. If you make this recipe at home, please leave a rating and comment below to let me know what you think. Enjoy!