Introduction

These no-bake snowman truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. Made with simple ingredients and decorated with colorful details, they’re easy to prepare and sure to delight kids and adults alike.

The image shows a group of small snowman-shaped treats arranged closely together on a white marbled surface. Each snowman has two round layers: a larger bottom layer and a smaller top layer, both smooth and white, mimicking snowballs. They have small black dots for eyes and buttons, and a tiny orange carrot-shaped nose. Around their necks are thin red scarves with stripe details, wrapped neatly. Some snowmen wear white hats with a small pom-pom on top. The scene includes white, snowy trees and white, house-shaped decorations blurred in the background, giving a festive winter feel. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

150g golden Oreo cookies (or plain / gluten-free biscuits)
60g vegan or dairy-free cream cheese
200g dairy-free white chocolate
Black food gel
Orange food gel
Strawberry laces or candy pencils (for the scarf)

Instructions

Step 1: Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
Step 2: Place the cookies in a food processor or blender and blend until crumb-like. Alternatively, crush them using a rolling pin.
Step 3: Transfer the cookie crumbs to a large mixing bowl and add the dairy-free cream cheese. Mix until fully combined and sticky enough to hold shape.
Step 4: With clean hands, weigh 20g of mixture to form a larger ball, then 7g for a smaller ball. Stack the smaller ball on top of the larger to create the snowman shape. Place them on the lined tray. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Step 5: Freeze the tray for about 20 minutes, or until the balls are firm to the touch.
Step 6: Melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (bain-marie) or melt gently in the microwave.
Step 7: Remove the snowmen from the freezer. Either insert a toothpick in each and dip into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, or hold on a fork and spoon the chocolate over. Repeat if needed for a thicker coating.
Step 8: Place the coated truffles back onto the lined tray and freeze for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Step 9: Prepare decorations by coloring some melted white chocolate black and some orange using the food gels, then transfer each into piping bags with a small tip cut off.
Step 10: Pipe orange carrot noses, and black eyes, mouths, and buttons on the snowmen.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to fit and wrap around each snowman’s neck as a scarf. Use a little melted white chocolate to stick the scarves if desired.
Step 12: Return the decorated truffles to the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations.
Step 13: Serve and enjoy your charming no-bake snowman truffles!

Tips & Variations

Use gluten-free biscuits if you need a gluten-free option; plain or vanilla flavors work best for a lighter color.
Substitute with cream cheese alternatives that suit your dietary preferences, such as cashew-based or soy cream cheese.
Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning and ensure a smooth coating.
Customize decorations using colored sprinkles or edible markers for extra fun details.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer and thaw slightly before serving. Reheat is not recommended as it may affect the texture and decoration.

How to Serve

The image shows a group of small, round snowman-shaped desserts arranged in several rows. Each snowman has a smooth white surface with small black dots for eyes and mouth, a tiny orange carrot-shaped nose, and a red scarf wrapped around its neck. The snowmen are placed on a white marbled surface dusted lightly with powdered sugar, mimicking snow. In the background, there are small white house-shaped decorations and green pine tree models, all adding to a wintery, festive atmosphere. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular cream cheese instead of vegan or dairy-free?

Yes, you can use regular cream cheese if you do not require a dairy-free recipe. The texture and flavor will be similar, but keep refrigerated as usual.

How do I prevent the truffles from melting while decorating?

Keep the truffles chilled in the freezer until you are ready to dip and decorate them. Working quickly and returning them to the freezer after each step helps maintain their shape.