Chocolate Orange Truffles
Craft these Chocolate Orange Truffles - A delightful homemade treat with a burst of citrus goodness. Perfect for holidays or dessert anytime.
Servings: 20 truffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter
- zest of 1 medium orange
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon orange extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and set them aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the orange zest. Stir in the heavy cream and scald (bring just before boiling) the mixture.
- Pour the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over the chocolate chips. Add the orange extract, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the chocolate chip mixture until the mixture is firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.
- Scoop heaping teaspoonfuls of the chocolate chip mixture and form into balls. Roll the balls in the cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes before enjoying them.
Notes
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- You can use dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate if you prefer!
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
