Festive Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles
Indulge in the luxurious combination of rich chocolate and zesty orange with these Festive Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these truffles melt in your mouth, offering a delightful burst of flavor that embodies the spirit of the season. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create these elegant confections that promise to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 large orange (about 2 tsp)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the ganache: In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped bittersweet chocolate. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- 2. Add flavor: Mix in orange zest and powdered sugar until well combined.
- 3. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
- 4. Form truffles: Scoop portions of ganache and roll into 1-inch balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 5. Cocoa coating: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated.
- 6. Serve: Transfer truffles to a decorative plate or gift box.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg