Introduction

No-Bake Snowman Truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for winter celebrations. These dairy-free delights are easy to make and decorated to resemble adorable snowmen, making them a hit with both kids and adults.

The image shows several small snowman-shaped treats arranged closely together on a white marbled surface. Each snowman has two round layers covered in smooth white icing or coating; a larger bottom layer and a smaller top layer for the head. The faces are decorated with small black dots for eyes and mouths, and an orange pointy nose. Around the neck of each snowman is a red sugar-coated candy strip shaped to look like a scarf. One snowman in the center is shown with a bite taken out, revealing a light tan, crumbly inside layer with a slightly rough texture. 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 with 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 into a sticky mixture that holds shape when squeezed into balls.
Step 4: Using clean hands, form a larger ball weighing about 20g and a smaller ball weighing about 7g. Place the smaller ball on top of the larger to create a snowman shape. Repeat and place the snowmen on the lined tray.
Step 5: Freeze the tray for around 20 minutes, or until the truffles are firm to the touch.
Step 6: About 5 minutes before the truffles are ready, melt the white chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (bain-marie) or in the microwave.
Step 7: Remove the snowmen from the freezer and coat them in melted white chocolate. You can dunk them using a toothpick or hold them on a fork while spooning chocolate over. Repeat to get a thick coating if desired.
Step 8: Place the coated truffles back on the lined tray and freeze for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
Step 9: Prepare decorations by mixing leftover white chocolate with black and orange food gel in piping bags. Snip a small tip off each bag.
Step 10: Pipe orange carrot noses, black eyes, mouths, and buttons onto the snowmen.
Step 11: Cut strawberry laces to size and wrap them around the snowmen’s necks as scarves. Use melted white chocolate to secure if needed.
Step 12: Return the decorated truffles to the freezer for 5 minutes to set the decorations.
Step 13: Serve and enjoy your festive no-bake snowman truffles!

Tips & Variations

Use gluten-free biscuits to make this recipe suitable for gluten sensitivities.
Swap the white chocolate for vegan dark or milk chocolate for a different flavor.
If you don’t have food gel, use melted colored candy melts or edible markers for decoration.
Chilling the truffle mixture before shaping makes rolling easier if it feels too sticky.

Storage

Store the snowman truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to one month. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge for 30 minutes. Reheat is not recommended to preserve the shape and coating.

How to Serve

The image shows a group of small snowman-shaped desserts 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 in color. The snowmen have small black eyes and mouth made from tiny dots, with a small orange nose, and they wear thin red scarves around their necks. The background features white miniature house decorations and frosted pine trees, giving a wintery, festive feeling. 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 dairy-free?

Yes, regular cream cheese works well if you do not require a dairy-free option. The texture and flavor will be similar.

How do I prevent the chocolate from cracking after coating?

Allow the chocolate to set quickly by placing the truffles in the freezer right after coating. This helps the chocolate harden smoothly without cracking when handled.