Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles
Delightful truffles combining rich dark chocolate and zesty orange, perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chopped nuts or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it comes to a simmer, then pour it over the chocolate.
- Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Add the orange zest and orange juice, mixing until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 120 minutes or until firm.
- Once firm, use a spoon to scoop out small amounts and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
For variations, consider adding liqueur or experimenting with different coatings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: truffles, chocolate, orange, dessert, holiday treats