Description
Festive, fun, and full of flavor, these Grinch Christmas Truffles are a must-try for your holiday spread. With a creamy cookie-cream cheese center, a vibrant green white chocolate shell, crushed pistachio coating, and playful red drizzle, these easy treats are perfect for cookie exchanges, edible gifts, or as a standout on your dessert tray. Ideal for quick Christmas desserts, holiday party snacks, or whimsical food ideas for kids. Whether you’re looking for a healthy-ish snack or something bright for breakfast ideas or dinner ideas, this easy recipe will win hearts (and stomachs).
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
24 Golden Oreos, finely crushed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 oz white chocolate or white candy melts
Green gel food coloring, as needed
1/2 cup crushed pistachios
1/3 cup red candy melts
Instructions
1. Crush Golden Oreos in a food processor until fine.
2. Add softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix into a smooth dough.
3. Roll into small balls and place on a tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Melt white chocolate or candy melts in short microwave bursts.
6. Stir in green gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant Grinch shade.
7. Dip each truffle in the green chocolate using a fork or dipping tool.
8. Coat with crushed pistachios while still wet.
9. Melt red candy melts and drizzle over the truffles.
10. Allow to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Make sure to chill the truffle balls well before dipping to prevent crumbling.
Always use gel-based food coloring to avoid seizing the chocolate.
These truffles freeze beautifully—just thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: Grinch truffles, Christmas dessert, holiday snack, easy recipe, fun food ideas