Chocolate Orange Truffles – Discover Irresistible Joy!
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Chocolate Orange Truffles, a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with a zesty orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 50g cocoa powder
- 50g chopped nuts (optional)
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.
- Add the orange zest and orange juice, then stir until smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat.
- Place the truffles on a plate and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more zest.
- These truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Experiment with different coatings like shredded coconut or crushed cookies.
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