No Bake Orange Creamsicle Truffles
No Bake Orange Creamsicle Truffles are delightful bite-sized treats that embody the classic taste of orange creamsicles. These creamy, citrus-infused truffles are incredibly easy to make and require no baking, making them perfect for summer gatherings, movie nights, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Encased in a luscious white chocolate coating, they can be customized with various toppings to add your personal touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crush the vanilla wafer cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by smashing them in a zip-lock bag.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cookie crumbs, cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange extract. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Scoop out portions and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the rolled truffles in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate until fully coated. Return to parchment paper and let set for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider rolling the truffles in crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles before the chocolate sets. You can substitute orange zest with lemon or lime zest for a different flavor experience.