Last Updated on February 6, 2023
Oreo cake pops without cream cheese are the ideal dessert for any occasion. It is a creamy and smooth treat that everyone will love. Not to mention that it is a no-bake recipe, and you can quickly whip them up. That is why this delectable Oreo cake pop is the best last-minute dessert you can make for your friends and family, especially for kids.
If you are always on a tight schedule, you can still make them ahead of time. In addition to that, chocolate is essential when making Oreo cake pops without cream cheese.
What is the Most Effective Way to Crush Oreos?
The most effective way is to use a food processor or blender since it is faster and great at producing fine crumbs. However, if a food processor or blender is unavailable, I suggest crushing it using a rolling pin or saucepan until they look similar to fine crumbs. Also, you can save plenty of dishes if you use a ziplock bag.
How Long Can Oreo Cake Pops Last?
Before anything else, you must always keep it in a ziplock bag or airtight container when storing it in the fridge or freezer. It can last for about three to six weeks if stored correctly in the refrigerator. On the other hand, it can last for approximately three months in the freezer. However, it is not appropriate to keep it at room temperature since the chocolate will melt.
With that, you can serve them right away if stored in the fridge. But, if it came from the freezer, you should always thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several minutes before re-serving them.
What You Will Need: Oreo Cake Pops Without Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- A pan of freshly baked or leftover vanilla cake
- A cup of Ganache
- 5pcs of Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup finely crushed Oreo cookies
- 2 cups of melted chocolate
- Cookies & cream sprinkles
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cups
- Rubber spatula
- Hand or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Lollipop sticks
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Step by Step Instructions: Oreo Cake Pops Without Cream Cheese
Step 1
Place in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Then, turn the mixer on low to crumble the vanilla cake. Afterward, add the cup of ganache to the crumble and beat on medium speed until combined.
Step 2
Later, add the five pieces of Oreos and the finely crushed Oreo cookies. Afterward, beat on low speed until well incorporated.
Step 3
Then, roll the cake mixtures into uniform balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. After that, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Step 4
Afterward, melt the dark chocolate and remove the baking sheet from the fridge. Then, insert a lollipop stick halfway through the cake ball about 1/2 inch into the center of the cake ball. With that, plunge the cake ball into the ganache until it is completely covered. As a result, the ganache should cover the cake ball’s base where it meets the lollipop stick.
In addition to that, allow the excess ganache to drip off the coat. Then, decorate the top with sprinkles and stick it upright to a Styrofoam block or box. After that, repeat the steps with the remaining balls. The ganache coating will set after an hour.
Servings and Preparation Time
Tips and Tricks: How to Make Oreo Balls without Cream Cheese
If you were to use a freshly baked cake, make sure to have it fully cooled. In addition to that, you can use frosting instead of ganache when mixing the crumbs; make sure not to put too much frosting because it produces super moist and greasy cake pops.
The Oreo cake pops must be cold and solid before dipping. You can store the undipped cake balls in the refrigerator for up to six weeks, depending on how well you have kept them. Moreover, the cake pops can last for up to a week at room temperature.
Additionally, the main reason why Oreo cake pops break apart in warm chocolate is that they are not sufficiently cold since you did not chill them for ample time. Likewise, it might be because it is humid and hot in your kitchen. If this ever happens, put them back in the freezer till it firms.
Oreo Balls With Butter Recipe
If you’re looking for a way to make Oreo balls with butter, rather than cream cheese, we have the perfect recipe. The only ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1/2 cup of softened butter
- 3/4 cup of cookie butter
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 1 packet of mini Oreos
- 8-10 standard-sized Oreos
Now all you need to do is:
- Grab a large bowl and add the following ingredients: softened butter and cookie butter. Mix the butter for several minutes. Now pour in the powdered sugar and mix well.
- Once you have a batter, fold in your crushed Oreos and bring the dough together to make a ball.
- Now take out small balls of dough and place them on a lined baking sheet. Chill for around an hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave, or using the double boiler method. Once your balls are chilled, dip them into your melted chocolate and decorate with one mini Oreo.
- Leave to chill for around 30 minutes. Then serve and enjoy!
Oreo Truffles With Condensed Milk Recipe
You can also make Oreo truffles with condensed milk, instead of cream cheese. For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 packet of Oreos
- 1 cup of condensed milk
- 16oz of white chocolate
- sprinkles, to garnish
Now all you need to do is:
- Crush your Oreos by placing them in a Ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin, or place them in a blender. Add around 3/4 of the milk and mix until completely combined. Keep gradually adding the remainder of the milk until you have a dough.
- Take around a tablespoon of dough and mold it into a ball and place it on a lined baking sheet. Repeat until all dough has been used up and chill for around an hour.
- Using a microwave, or double boiler method, melt your chocolate and placed your chilled balls into the chocolate. Replace on the baking sheet and garnish with sprinkles.
- Leave to set. Then serve and enjoy!
Vegan Oreo Balls No Cream Cheese Recipe
Making vegan Oreo balls is super easy. For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 packs of Oreo cookies
- 3 tablespoons of coconut cream
- 1 cup of chocolate melts
Now all you need to do is:
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- Crush your cookies using a Ziplock bag and rolling pin, or a fine food processor. Remove 2 tablespoons of the crumbs and keep aside for later.
- Add the coconut cream gradually to your crumbs and mix with your hands. Keep kneading until you reach a dough-like texture. Chill for a few minutes and then remove from the fridge.
- Line a baking sheet and form balls (around one tablespoon in size) and place them on your sheet. Once you’ve used all the dough, chill your balls for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt your chocolate melts in a microwave, or using the double boiler method. Dip your chilled balls into the chocolate and return to the baking sheet.
- Decorate your balls, if desired. Then chill for around 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Do Oreo Balls Have to be Refrigerated?
It depends. If they contain fresh dairy products such as cream cheese, they need to be refrigerated in an airtight container. However, if not, they can be kept for a few days safely at room temperature, or a few weeks in the fridge. You can also freeze them too, whereby they’ll last around 2 months.
Conclusion
I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with how to make Oreo cake pops without cream cheese. They’re super easy to make, and above all, delicious. Do you have any tips and tricks when it comes to making Oreo cake pops without cream cheese? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
Oreo Cake Pops Without Cream Cheese: Easy How-To Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring spoon
- Measuring cups
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Lollipop sticks
Ingredients
- A pan of freshly baked or leftover vanilla cake
- A cup of Ganache
- 5 pcs of Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup finely crushed Oreo cookies
- 2 cups of melted chocolate
- Cookies & cream sprinkles
Instructions
- Place in a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Then, turn the mixer on low to crumble the vanilla cake. Afterward, add the cup of ganache to the crumble and beat on medium speed until combined.
- Later, add the five pieces of Oreos and the finely crushed Oreo cookies. Afterward, beat on low speed until well incorporated.
- Then, roll the cake mixtures into uniformed balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. After that, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Afterward, melt the dark chocolate and remove the baking sheet from the fridge. Then, insert a lollipop stick halfway through to the cake ball about 1/2 inch into the center or the cake ball. With that, plunge the cake ball into the ganache until it is completely covered. As a result, the ganache should cover the cake ball’s base where it meets the lollipop stick. In addition to that, allow the excess ganache to drip off the coat. Then, decorate the top with sprinkles and stick it upright to a Styrofoam block or box. After that, repeat the steps with the remaining balls. The ganache coating will set after an hour.
Notes
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