Perfect Graduation Cap Oreo Truffles Easy Homemade Gold Tassel Treats
These Oreo truffles are a quick and easy homemade treat perfect for graduation parties, featuring a creamy Oreo and cream cheese filling coated in chocolate and decorated with a gold tassel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 36 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 Oreos (1 package), crushed finely
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 12 oz (340 g) chocolate melts or candy coating (semi-sweet or dark chocolate)
- Gold edible paint or luster dust
- Black fondant or modeling chocolate (optional)
- Toothpicks or small paintbrush for applying gold tassel
- Black or gold sugar crystals (optional sprinkles)
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos in a food processor until fine and uniform, or place in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until sandy texture without large chunks.
- Transfer Oreo crumbs to a large bowl and add softened cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and moist but holds together well (3-5 minutes).
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of mixture and roll into tight balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in microwave in 20-second bursts or over a double boiler until smooth. Keep warm but not hot.
- Dip chilled truffles into melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Let excess drip off and place back on parchment paper. Work quickly before chocolate hardens.
- Create flat square caps (~1.5 inches / 4 cm) on top of each truffle using black fondant or modeling chocolate, pressing gently to stick.
- Paint gold tassel detail on each cap using a fine paintbrush or toothpick dipped in edible gold paint or luster dust mixed with a tiny bit of clear vanilla extract. Let dry completely (~20 minutes).
- Place decorated truffles back in fridge for 10 minutes to set paint and coating before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese for best mixing. Chill truffles before dipping to prevent cracking. Use a cooling rack to drain excess chocolate for smooth coating. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly. Practice painting tassels on parchment paper first to avoid smudging.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90110
- Fat: 67
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Protein: 1
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