Strawberry Shortcake Truffles

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I can’t get enough of these strawberry shortcake truffles. With golden Oreos, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, they are so easy to make into the sweetest no-bake treat. Each bite tastes like creamy strawberry shortcake and the white chocolate coating is literally the icing on the cake. They’re fun to make, easy to customize, and always first to go on my dessert platter.

Strawberry shortcake truffles on a white plate, one cut open to show pink filling, fresh strawberries in a basket nearby.

Whenever I make a batch of these truffles, I just know they are going to be a huge hit. The strawberry Jell-O gives the batter a boost of sweet berry flavor, and they set up perfectly in the freezer. Every time I bring out a tray, it feels like I am sharing something extra special for Valentine’s Day, Easter or simply to make someone smile.

Why I Love This Recipe

Whenever I need a sweet treat that is quick to make but full of flavor, I turn to this truffle recipe.

Ready in 15 minutes with zero baking required
Made with simple Strawberry Shortcake Truffle ingredients you probably already have
Creamy strawberry filling wrapped in smooth white chocolate
Easy to decorate for holidays, parties, or Valentine’s Day
Perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones
Kid friendly and fun to make with the whole family

If you’re craving more easy no bake treats, my Lemon Truffles, Peanut Butter Truffles, or Peppermint Oreo Truffles are just as simple and completely irresistible.

Ingredients Notes

Strawberry Shortcake Truffles ingredients.

Golden Oreos: Vanilla sandwich cookies can be used as a backup if needed.
Cream cheese: Full fat cream cheese always works best. Avoid whipped cream cheese for best results.
Fresh strawberries: I always use fresh for this recipe. Not a fan of frozen strawberries
Strawberry Jell-O powder: Any brand of strawberry gelatin powder works.
White chocolate chips: Can be swapped with melting wafers, almond bark, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate.
Sprinkles (optional): Perfect for decorating for holidays, parties, or Valentine’s Day gifts.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Recipe Variations

Add some crunch: Mix in crushed freeze-dried strawberries or extra Oreo crumbs for a boost of texture in every bite.

Holiday themed decorations: Use seasonal sprinkles like red and pink for Valentine’s Day, green for Christmas, or soft pastels for spring.

Roll instead of dip: Skip the chocolate coating and roll the truffles in crushed cookies, graham crackers, powdered sugar, or dehydrated strawberries.

Milk Bar inspired: For a Milk Bar strawberry shortcake truffles twist, sprinkle crushed strawberry shortcake crumbs on top before the coating sets.

Strawberry shortcake truffles coated in white chocolate and pink sprinkles on a red plate stand.

How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Truffles

Mix the filling: In a large bowl, beat together the crushed Golden Oreos, cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and strawberry Jell-O powder until smooth.
Shape the truffles: Use a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into 2 tablespoon balls and place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Freeze: Chill for at least 2 hours so the truffles firm up and are ready for dipping.
Melt the chocolate: In a medium bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips for 1 minute, stir, then continue in 30 second intervals until smooth.
Dip the truffles: Take 3 truffles out of the freezer at a time, coat each in melted chocolate, tap off the excess, and return to the tray. Sprinkle with fun toppings if you like.
Set and serve: Freeze the dipped truffles for 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens.

Recipe Tips

Stick with fresh strawberries: They keep the truffle mixture firm and flavorful, unlike frozen berries which add extra moisture.

Soften the cream cheese: Fully softened cream cheese blends easily with the crushed Oreos for a smooth filling.

Crush Oreos finely: A food processor gives the best texture for these truffles.

Freeze before dipping: Chilling the truffle balls prevents them from falling apart in warm chocolate.

Work in small batches: Dip just a few truffles at a time to keep them firm and easy to coat.

Thin thick chocolate: Stir in ½ teaspoon of coconut oil if the melted chocolate is too dense for smooth dipping.

Strawberry shortcake truffles coated in white chocolate with pink sprinkles sit next to fresh strawberries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do they need to be refrigerated?

Yes! Because they contain cream cheese, you need to store them in the fridge. You can let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating, but don’t leave them out too long.

What is the best way to dip truffles in chocolate?

Use a fork or a truffle dipping tool to lower each truffle into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork gently on the side of the bowl to remove extra chocolate before placing the truffle back on the tray.

Do I really need to chill the truffles for 2 hours?

Yes, chilling is very important. It firms up the truffles so they hold their shape when you dip them. If they aren’t fully frozen, they can fall apart or melt into the chocolate. Treat this step as a must.

Why do my truffles feel too soft?

Soft truffles usually happen when strawberries are too wet or the mixture wasn’t chilled long enough. Dice the strawberries small and pat them dry. If the mixture still feels soft, freeze it for another 20-30 minutes before scooping.

Why should I only take 3 truffles out of the freezer at a time?

Truffles warm up quickly. Keeping most of them frozen makes dipping easier and cleaner. Working in small batches keeps your chocolate smooth and your truffles looking neat.

Can I skip the Jell-O powder?

Yes, but the strawberry flavor will be milder. The dry Jell-O powder boosts flavor without adding extra liquid. Without it, expect a softer, less strawberry-forward taste. Expect a more subtle strawberry taste.

Why is my chocolate coating cracking?

Chocolate can crack if the truffles are very cold and the chocolate is very hot. Let the chocolate cool a little before dipping. If your truffles come straight from the freezer, let them sit a minute or two before serving.

Make Ahead & Storage Instructions

Store: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to stay fresh and creamy.
Freeze: Lay truffles in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. They keep for up to one month.
Make ahead: Scoop the truffle batter into balls and freeze overnight. When ready, dip them in chocolate for a quick, no-fuss dessert.

Strawberry shortcake truffle cut open to show pink filling with strawberry bits, next to red LOVE sign.

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4.58 from 7 votes

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves —

These Strawberry Shortcake Truffles are creamy, no bake treats made with Golden Oreos, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, all coated in silky white chocolate. Bite-sized and irresistible, they’re perfect for gifting, parties, or sneaking a sweet treat anytime.

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Prep Time 15

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Ingredients

▢ 216 grams (1 package) Golden Oreos crushed (finely crushed in food processor)
▢ 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
▢ 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
▢ 1 tsp strawberry Jell-O powder
▢ 3 cups white chocolate chips
▢ Optional: sprinkles for topping

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat together crushed Oreos, cream cheese, strawberries and Jell-O powder until smooth.
216 grams (1 package) Golden Oreos, 8 ounce block cream cheese, 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries, 1 tsp strawberry Jell-O powder
Using a 2-tablespoon sized cookie scoop, scoop truffle batter into balls and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Place baking sheet of truffles into freezer for a minimum of 2 hours to chill before dipping in chocolate.
Melt white chocolate in microwave. Start with 1 minute in microwave then stir well. If not fully melted, continue to heat on 30-second intervals until chocolate is melted.
3 cups white chocolate chips
Take truffles out of freezer just 3 at a time. They melt quickly which makes dipping in chocolate difficult so only remove 3 from the freezer at a time.
Fully coat truffles in white chocolate (top with sprinkles if desired) then place back on cold baking sheet and place back in freezer so chocolate can harden. Use a fork to dip the truffles in chocolate then lightly tap on side of bowl to remove excess chocolate before placing on baking sheet.
Optional: sprinkles for topping
Let coated truffles set in freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Jenn’s Notes

Storage:

To Store: Leftover truffles can be stored in a sealed food container in the fridge for up to a week.
To Freeze: Truffles can be stored in the freezer up to a month in a freezer-safe container. If serving directly from the freezer, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.

Tips:

Make sure you freeze your truffles before coating them in chocolate! The balls must be chilled before you dip them or you will end up with a lot of crumbs in your melted chocolate and they won’t look quite as pretty!
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. It makes much easier to mix into the crushed cookie crumbs.
Use a food processor to crush the Oreos into fine crumbs.
Use dry Jell-O powder, not prepared Jell-O.

Nutrition Info

4.58 from 7 votes (4 ratings without comment)

Comments

Jenna says:

May 29, 2025 at 4:58 pm

Super easy and absolutely delicious! Made these for Memorial Day weekend and they were a huge hit.

Divya says:

August 30, 2023 at 12:36 pm

hi can I skip jello powder or what is it substitute? weren’t eat gelatin which jello have

Andrea Sloop says:

May 8, 2023 at 5:47 pm

I just mixed up the ingredients and found that only 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries should be used.

Teresa says:

January 18, 2023 at 11:11 pm

I love to cook and bake I’m always looking for new recipes.

Krista says:

March 24, 2022 at 12:34 pm

I am so excited to make these, is the jello adding flavor or is it mostly for color? My 7 year old has an issue with red dye so I’d love to use strawberry flavored Quik instead.

Catherine Faircloth says:

January 11, 2022 at 12:55 pm

Love to read your recipes. They all sound so yummy. The pictures are beautiful. Going to start making them today. Do you by chance have any cookbooks ? Thank you so much for mouth watering recipes.