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Easy No-Bake Graduation Dessert Bars Recipe with Oreo Truffles and Cake Pops

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert perfect for graduation parties featuring creamy, crunchy bars with Oreo truffles and festive cake pops. No oven needed and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 18 Oreo cookies (regular or golden), crushed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream (use dairy-free coconut cream for vegan option)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 15 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (for truffles)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for truffles)
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate or candy melts for coating (for truffles)
  • 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
  • 1/2 cup water (or as called for on cake mix box)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or as called for on cake mix box)
  • Eggs as called for on cake mix box
  • 8 oz frosting (vanilla or chocolate)
  • 8 oz candy melts or chocolate for dipping
  • Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oreo Truffles: Crush 15 Oreos finely. Mix with 4 oz softened cream cheese. Roll into 1-inch balls and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Base for Dessert Bars: Beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup melted butter until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
  3. Whip the Heavy Cream: Whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold gently into cream cheese mixture.
  4. Add Crushed Oreos: Fold in 18 crushed Oreos, mixing gently to distribute.
  5. Assemble the Bars: Pour mixture into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Smooth top. Place chilled Oreo truffles evenly spaced on top, pressing slightly into batter.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate bars for at least 3 hours or overnight until firm.
  7. Prepare Cake Pops: Bake cake according to box instructions (about 25-30 minutes at 350°F). Cool completely. Crumble cake and mix with 8 oz frosting until mixture holds shape.
  8. Form Cake Pops: Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Insert sticks and chill for 30 minutes.
  9. Dip Cake Pops and Truffles: Melt 8 oz chocolate or candy melts. Dip each cake pop and truffle, tap off excess, decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  10. Set: Place dipped items on parchment paper to set. Chill briefly if needed.
  11. Serve: Slice bars into squares including one Oreo truffle per serving. Arrange cake pops on a stand or platter.

Notes

[‘Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps.’, ‘Fold whipped cream gently to keep airy texture.’, ‘Leave some Oreo chunks for texture.’, ‘Chill truffles and cake pops properly to prevent falling apart when dipped.’, ‘Melt chocolate in short bursts, stirring often to prevent burning.’, ‘Make bars and truffles a day ahead for best results.’, ‘Substitute gluten-free Oreos and dairy-free ingredients for vegan or gluten-free versions.’, ‘Use food coloring in candy melts or frosting to match school colors.’, ‘Small wooden skewers can substitute cake pop sticks.’]

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Keywords: no-bake dessert, graduation dessert, Oreo truffles, cake pops, easy dessert bars, no oven dessert, party dessert

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