Luxe Oreo Mini Cakes Dipped in Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in these Elegant Chocolate-Covered Oreo Mini Cakes, a decadent no-bake dessert with layers of Oreo crumbs, chocolate ganache, and a silky chocolate coating. Perfect for special occasions, these bite-sized cakes are a delightful fusion of cookies and cream with gourmet chocolate.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American / Gourmet
- Diet: Vegetarian
Oreo Cake Layers:
- 2 packs (about 30 cookies) Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
Chocolate Ganache Filling:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 4 oz (115g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating:
- 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate or milk chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smoothness and shine)
Garnish (Optional):
- Edible gold leaf or gold dust
- White chocolate drizzle
- Crushed Oreo crumbs
- Fresh berries or edible flowers
- Make the Oreo Cake Layers: In a bowl, combine crushed Oreos, melted butter, and cream cheese. Press into mini cake molds and chill.
- Prepare the Ganache Filling: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth, then add vanilla. Let cool.
- Assemble the Mini Cakes: Spoon ganache onto Oreo base, add another layer, and freeze.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate with coconut oil, cover each cake, let excess drip off, and set.
- Decorate & Serve: Garnish with gold leaf, white chocolate, or crushed Oreos. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try using white chocolate instead of dark or semi-sweet chocolate for the ganache filling.
- Be creative with toppings and decorations to customize the mini cakes to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Oreo mini cakes, chocolate covered, dessert, no-bake, elegant, gourmet