Oreo Cheese Ball Recipe

Introduction

This Oreo Cheese Ball is an irresistible no-bake treat that’s perfect for parties or casual snacking. Combining creamy cream cheese with crushed Oreo cookies and coated in white chocolate chips, it’s a sweet and crunchy delight that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 14-ounce package Oreo cookies
• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• Nilla Wafers or graham crackers (for serving)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor or blender and process until you have fine crumbs.
2. Step 2: Add in the cream cheese and process until you have a smooth, uniform mixture.
3. Step 3: Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and scoop the Oreo mixture into the center of the plastic wrap.
4. Step 4: Use the plastic wrap to shape the Oreo mixture into a ball.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate the ball for two hours to firm up.
6. Step 6: Roll the chilled Oreo ball in white chocolate chips until fully coated.
7. Step 7: Serve the cheese ball with Nilla Wafers or graham crackers for dipping.

Tips & Variations

• Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending and a smooth texture.
• For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon before shaping the ball.
• Try rolling the cheese ball in crushed nuts or mini chocolate chips instead of white chocolate for a different crunch.

Storage

Store the Oreo Cheese Ball in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If needed, allow it to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Avoid freezing, as it may change the texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this cheese ball ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the Oreo Cheese Ball up to two days in advance and keep it refrigerated until serving.

What can I use if I don’t have a food processor?

You can crush the Oreo cookies by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and gently crushing them with a rolling pin until finely ground, then mix with the cream cheese by hand until smooth.

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A decadent and easy-to-make Oreo Cheese Ball, combining crushed Oreo cookies with creamy cream cheese, shaped into a delightful dessert ball coated with white chocolate chips. Perfect for serving with Nilla Wafers or graham crackers at parties or as a sweet snack.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cheese Ball

• 14 ounce package Oreo cookies
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Coating

• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Serving

• Nilla Wafers or graham crackers

Instructions

1. Crush the Oreos: Add the Oreo cookies to a food processor or blender and process until you have fine crumbs, ensuring there are no large chunks left.
2. Mix with cream cheese: Add the 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese to the processed Oreo crumbs and continue to blitz until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
3. Shape the mixture: Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on your counter, scoop the Oreo and cream cheese mixture into the center, and then use the plastic wrap to shape it into a compact ball.
4. Chill the ball: Refrigerate the shaped Oreo ball for two hours to allow it to firm up and hold its shape well for serving.
5. Coat with white chocolate chips: After chilling, roll the Oreo ball in white chocolate chips, pressing gently to ensure they stick evenly all around the outside.
6. Serve: Present the coated Oreo cheese ball with Nilla wafers or graham crackers for dipping and enjoy as a sweet appetizer or dessert.

Notes

• Room temperature cream cheese ensures easier blending and a smoother texture.
• For a different coating, try rolling the cheese ball in crushed nuts or mini chocolate chips.
• The cheese ball can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.
• If you don’t have a food processor, place the Oreo cookies in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin, then mix by hand with the cream cheese.
• White chocolate chips can be substituted with milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.

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