These heart truffles are one of the easiest Valentine’s Day truffles you can make at home. They use basic ingredients from the grocery store.
They look beautiful, taste rich and are perfect for chocolate lovers with a sweet tooth.
If you are looking for heart-shaped truffles that feel special without extra work, this is the recipe.
They also make a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and other special occasions.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why These Are the Best Valentine’s Day Truffles ⭐
These chocolate truffles are made with Oreo cookies and cream cheese.
They are smooth and rich.
They melt in your mouth.
You do not need a double boiler method.
No need for fancy tools.
You only need a food processor and parchment paper.
These truffles leave a lasting impression.
They look like bakery treats.
But they are simple to make at home.
🧾 Ingredients for Heart Truffles
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Oreo cookies
- Cream cheese
- White almond bark or white chocolate melting chocolate
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Mini heart cookie cutter
How to Make Heart-Shaped Truffles
Step 1: Prep the Tray
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set it aside.
Step 2: Crush the Cookies
Add the Oreos, including the filling, to a food processor.
Pulse until you get fine crumbs.
No food processor?
Place cookies in a zipper bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Step 3: Make the Truffle Dough
Place the cookie crumbs into a large bowl.
Add the softened cream cheese.
Mix with your hands until fully combined.
This creates the base for your chocolate truffle recipe.
Step 4: Shape the Hearts
Place a heaping spoonful of mixture onto parchment paper.
Fold the paper over the dough.
Press it flat to about ½-inch thick.
Use a mini heart cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes.
Repeat until all dough is used.
Step 5: Chill
Place the heart truffles on the lined tray.
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
This helps them hold their shape and gives the best results.
Step 6: Melt the Chocolate
Melt the almond bark or white chocolate in the microwave.
Use 30-second intervals.
Stir between each round until smooth.
Step 7: Dip and Decorate
Dip each heart into the melted chocolate.
Let excess chocolate drip off.
Place back on parchment paper.
Add Valentine’s Day sprinkles right away.
Step 8: Chill Again
Return truffles to the refrigerator.
Chill until the chocolate is fully set.
Enjoy your homemade Valentine’s Day truffles.
⭐ Storage Tips for Chocolate Truffles ⭐
- Store heart truffles in an airtight container.
- Keep them refrigerated.
- They stay fresh for up to one week.
- For gifting, add a cold pack if needed.
📖 Variations and Flavor Ideas
Use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate instead of white chocolate
Add a drizzle of dark chocolate for extra chocolate flavor
Roll plain truffles in cocoa powder
Use a silicone heart mold for a smoother finish
Try different flavors of Oreos.
Why These Make the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
These heart-shaped truffles look beautiful in gift boxes.
They fit perfectly in a heart-shaped box.
They feel thoughtful and homemade.
They are one of those little things that make a big impact.
They are great for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and other special occasions.
More Delicious Recipes To Try
- ❤️ Decadent Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse– This creamy dessert is rich and perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- 🍫 Valentine’s Day Hot Cocoa Bombs– These chocolate bombs are fun to make and great for gifting.
- 🍷 Wine Infused Chocolate Covered Strawberries– A grown-up chocolate treat for special occasions.
- 🍰 Red Velvet Fudge– A rich and festive dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Heart Truffles Recipe Perfect For Valentine’s Day
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreos
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 48 oz white almond bark or melting chocolate
- Valentines sprinkles
- Mini heart cookie cutter
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Process Oreos (including filling) in your food processor, until you have an Oreo “sand”. If you don’t have a food processor, you can put them into a large plastic zipper storage bag and crushing them with something heavy, like a rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed Oreos and softened cream cheese. Mix together with your hands until well combined.
- Take a piece of parchment paper and lay a big heaping spoonful of the cookie mixture. Fold over the parchment and press the cookie mix into about a 1/2 inch layer.
- Using your mini heart cookie cutter, cut out cookie shapes. Repeat until all of the mixture has been cut into heart shapes.
- Chill them in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Then, melt almond bark or chocolate in the microwave on 30 second intervals, stirring well between.
- Dip Oreo hearts into the melted almond bark/chocolate and place back onto the parchment.
- Coat with Valentines sprinkles immediately, before the coating dries.
- Chill again in the refrigerator until the coating is set.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Yield: Depends on cutter size
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