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Oreo Nutella Lava Bites The Ultimate Gooey Treat - Small, Sweet, and Irresistible

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Oreos (regular, not Double Stuf) – about 22–24 cookies
  • Cream cheese – 4 ounces (softened)
  • Nutella – about 1/2 cup (chilled for easier handling)
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons (melted), optional for richer flavor
  • Powdered sugar – 1–2 tablespoons, optional for sweetness and dusting
  • Fine sea salt – a pinch, optional to balance the sweetness
  • Vanilla extract – 1/2 teaspoon, optional for aroma
  • Nonstick spray or paper liners for a mini muffin tin

Method
 

  1. Pre-chill the Nutella. Scoop Nutella into 12 small teaspoons on a parchment-lined plate. Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm but not rock hard. This helps the center stay molten while baking.
  2. Prep your pan. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
  3. Make Oreo crumbs. Add Oreos (cream and all) to a food processor and pulse to a fine crumb. No processor? Seal in a bag and crush with a rolling pin until sandy.
  4. Mix the dough. In a bowl, combine Oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese. Add melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt if using. Stir until you have a soft, slightly tacky dough that holds together when pressed.
  5. Portion the base. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per bite. Press into each well of the mini muffin tin, pushing up the sides to form a small cup.
  6. Add the lava center. Place a frozen Nutella mound into each cup. Gently cover with a thin layer of dough, sealing the edges so the Nutella is enclosed.
  7. Bake briefly. Bake for 8–10 minutes. You’re looking for a set surface with faint gloss and slightly firm edges. Don’t overbake—soft is good.
  8. Cool just a little. Let the bites rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack. They should still be warm and gooey inside.
  9. Finish and serve. Dust with powdered sugar or a pinch of flaky salt. Serve warm for maximum lava effect.