Vegan Oreo Truffles Recipe
Regular Oreo cookies are accidentally vegan in the US: the recipe itself uses no butter, milk, or eggs, just cocoa, sugar, and vegetable oil-based filling, so they work as a base for a dairy-free dessert without any substitution. Swapping in dairy-free cream cheese and dairy-free chocolate for the coating keeps the whole truffle plant-based while the cookie crumbs still deliver that classic Oreo flavor.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 115 min
- Servings
- 24
Ingredients
- 36 cookies Oreo cookies (regular, not Double Stuf)
- 8 oz dairy-free cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp crushed Oreo cookies, for garnish
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 181
- Protein
- 2g
- Carbs
- 21g
- Fat
- 11g
Based on the recipe as written, one serving. Recalculates if you swap an ingredient above. An estimate only, exact values depend on the specific ingredients used.
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Instructions
- 1Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Pulse the Oreo cookies (filling and all) in a food processor until they form fine, sandy crumbs, or crush them in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
- 3Add the softened dairy-free cream cheese to the crumbs and mix until fully combined into a thick, uniform dough.
- 4Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and set them on the lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes, until firm.
- 5Melt the dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
- 6Dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting the excess drip off, then set it back on the parchment.
- 7Sprinkle the tops with the reserved crushed Oreo crumbs before the chocolate sets, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Tips & variations
- Check the ingredient label on whatever brand of cream cheese and chocolate chips are used, since dairy-free formulations vary by brand and some still process on shared lines with milk.
- White or golden dairy-free chocolate melts work as a coating swap if a plain dark chocolate shell feels too rich.
- For cleaner dipping, use a fork or two-pronged dipping tool rather than fingers, and tap off excess chocolate over the bowl before setting the truffle down.
Storage & reheating
Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months. Let frozen truffles sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving so the chocolate shell isn't rock-hard.
Tips from the Tulo kitchen
- Rolling the balls with slightly damp hands keeps the cream cheese mixture from sticking to your fingers.
- If the chocolate coating cracks after dipping, the balls were likely too cold going in; let them sit for a couple of minutes at room temperature before the next batch.
FAQ
Are Oreos vegan?
In the US, the standard Oreo cookie recipe contains no dairy, eggs, or other animal ingredients, cocoa, sugar, flour, and vegetable oil make up the filling and wafer. However, Nabisco's packaging notes the cookies are made on equipment that also processes milk, so they're not certified vegan and strict vegans with dairy allergies should check the label on each package.
Are Golden Oreos vegan?
Yes, by ingredient list Golden Oreos are also free of dairy and eggs, but like the original cookie they carry the same 'may contain milk' cross-contact warning.
Are Oreos vegan outside the US?
Not always. Oreos made in the UK and some other countries have historically used whey powder (a milk derivative) in the recipe, so the formulation isn't universal and it's worth checking the ingredient list for the specific country of origin.
Are Double Stuf or flavored Oreos vegan?
Double Stuf Oreos use the same base ingredients as the original and are typically dairy-free by ingredient list, but seasonal and specialty flavors sometimes add milk-derived ingredients like real cream filling, so each flavor needs its own label check rather than assuming the whole line is vegan.
Can these truffles be made nut-free?
Yes, none of the ingredients in this recipe contain nuts by default; just confirm the specific brands of dairy-free cream cheese and chocolate used aren't processed in a facility with nuts if that's a concern.