Lemon Oreo Truffles
These lemon Oreo truffles are full of bright lemon flavor and easy to make. The creamy center is made with lemon Oreos, cream cheese, and lemon zest, then coated in candy melts for a sweet finish.
Easy Lemon Truffles Recipe
I’ve always loved how easy Oreo truffles are to make—they come together fast but look like something you’d pick up from a fancy dessert shop. This lemon version is a fun twist on my traditional Oreo Truffle Balls, just swapped with lemon Oreo cookies for a fresh, citrusy flavor that really pops.
Unlike traditional truffles that use a ganache filling and can be a bit fussy, these lemon Oreo truffles are practically foolproof. The cookie and cream cheese combo makes them super simple, and once they’re dipped in candy melts, they look polished enough for a party or holiday tray. They’re also one of my favorite treats to gift—just pop a few in a box or bag, and you’ve got a delightful homemade gift.
If you love easy truffles, you’ll love my Baileys Truffles, Brownie Truffles, and Sugar Cookie Truffles.
Ingredients
- Lemon Oreos – Provide a tangy sweetness and structure to the truffle filling.
- Cream cheese – Adds a creamy richness to the filling.
- Lemon zest – Totally optional, but I love the brightness the fresh lemon adds.
- White and yellow candy melts – Used for coating the truffles. You can use any color you like for the coating.
Making the Lemon Oreo Balls
- Prepare the Oreos – Using a food processor, crush the lemon Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. Ensure they are finely crushed for a smooth texture.
- Mix the truffle filling – Combine the crushed Oreos, softened cream cheese, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Beat them until the mixture is well combined and no lumps of cream cheese remain.
- Form the truffle balls – Roll the Oreo mixture into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a prepared cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the truffles – Place the baking sheet with the truffle balls in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or leave them overnight for best results. This helps them firm up and makes them easier to coat.
- Melt the candy melts – Follow the package directions to melt the white and yellow candy melts until smooth and fluid.
- Coat the truffles – Dip each frozen truffle ball into the melted candy melts using a fork or dipping tool, ensuring they are evenly coated. Tap off any excess coating and place them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with candy melts – Transfer the remaining melted candy melts into a piping bag and drizzle it over the coated truffles in a zigzag pattern for a decorative touch.
- Set and serve – Refrigerate the coated truffles for about 5 minutes to allow the coating to set completely before serving. Enjoy these delightful lemon Oreo truffles as a sweet treat, or gift them to friends and family!
Variations and substitutions
- Coating options – Instead of candy melts, you can use almond bark or white chocolate chips for the coating. Keep in mind that white chocolate sets faster than candy melts, making it trickier to achieve a smooth coating.
- Oreo substitution – If lemon Oreos aren’t available, you can use Golden Oreos as a substitute. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to the mixture to infuse it with lemon flavor.
- Classic Oreo truffles – Try using regular Oreos for a classic taste. You can find a recipe for homemade traditional.
Tips for success
- Choose the right cream cheese – For the best results, use brick-style cream cheese.
- Room temperature cream cheese – Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before starting. Softening the cream cheese makes it easier to mix with the Oreo crumbs, resulting in a smoother truffle filling.
- Freeze truffle balls – After rolling the truffle mixture into balls, be sure to freeze them before coating. Freezing the truffle balls helps them maintain their shape when dipped in the coating. Without this step, the truffles may become misshapen or fall apart when they come into contact with the warm candy melts.
- Adjust candy melts consistency – If the candy melts become too firm during dipping, re-melt them in the microwave in short 10-second bursts. Alternatively, you can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil or shortening per cup of candy melts to help thin them out and achieve a smoother dipping consistency.
- Crush cookies without a food processor – Don’t have a food processor? No problem! Place the cookies in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin or meat mallet. This method works just as well for achieving finely crushed cookie crumbs.
- Use a cookie scoop – For consistent-sized truffle balls, use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the mixture. This ensures uniformity in size, resulting in evenly sized truffles. I like my quick-release small cookie scoop for this.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Keeping them in the fridge helps the cream cheese filling stay fresh and keeps them from going bad.
The truffles can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
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Lemon Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 36 lemon Oreo cookies
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest optional
- 1 1/2 cups white candy melts
- 1 1/2 cups yellow candy melts
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- Beat the Oreo crumbs, cream cheese, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until well combined and no lumps of cream cheese remain.
- Roll the mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Melt the candy melts according to the package directions.
- Dip frozen truffle balls in melted almond bark one at a time, tapping off excess. Return coated balls to a baking tray.
- Add the remaining melted candy melts to a piping bag and drizzle over the coated truffles in a zig zag pattern.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to set the coating before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.