Description
These Grinch Golden Oreo Cheesecake Bites are a festive and delightful holiday treat featuring a creamy cream cheese and Golden Oreo crumb base dipped in vibrant green candy melts and topped with bright red sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, these no-bake cheesecake bites combine the nostalgic flavor of Golden Oreos with an easy-to-make, fun-to-eat presentation.
Ingredients
Base:
- 20 Golden Double Stuffed Oreos
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Coating and Decoration:
- 10 ounces dark green candy melts
- Large red sprinkles (to decorate)
Instructions
- Prepare Work Surface: Line your work surface with parchment paper and place it on a plate or cutting board suitable for the fridge or freezer to chill your cheesecake bites later.
- Crush Oreos: Using a food processor, grind the Golden Oreos into a fine, even crumb for a consistent texture.
- Mix with Cream Cheese: Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, and mix thoroughly until fully combined into a uniform dough-like mixture.
- Form Balls: Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll each into a smooth round ball. Place each ball on the prepared parchment surface and continue until all mixture is used.
- Chill: Place the rolled dough balls in the fridge or freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up before coating.
- Melt Candy Melts: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark green candy melts by heating in 30-second increments, stirring carefully between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Cheesecake Bites: Using a spoon, dip each chilled dough ball into the melted candy, ensuring full coverage. Lift the ball out and gently tap off excess coating on the side of the bowl. Return coated truffles to the parchment, using the spoon’s tip to smooth any thin spots or dents.
- Drizzle Decoration: Transfer any remaining melted candy melts into a piping bag with a small hole cut at the tip. Quickly drizzle the melted candy over the tops of the coated truffles for a decorative finish.
- Add Sprinkles: Place a large red heart-shaped sprinkle on top of each truffle immediately after drizzling before the coating sets to ensure it adheres well.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough balls thoroughly before dipping to prevent melting the candy coating.
- You can substitute the green candy melts with white chocolate tinted green using food coloring if preferred.
- Ensure to use a microwave-safe bowl and stir frequently while melting candy melts to avoid burning.
- Store finished cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bites are perfect for holiday gatherings and make great edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
