Description
Chocolate Orange Truffles are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate and zesty orange flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 50g cocoa powder
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute.
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add the orange zest and orange juice, mixing well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours until firm.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with different coatings like crushed nuts or coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Truffles, dessert, truffles, chocolate, orange