Description
Delightful homemade chocolate truffles with a refreshing burst of orange flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Cocoa powder (for dusting or coating)
- Melted chocolate (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Heavy Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream until it simmers; remove from heat before boiling.
- Add the Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate, letting it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate Orange Zest and Juice: Fold in the orange zest and juice until well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Shape the Truffles: Scoop small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls.
- Roll in Cocoa Powder or Chocolate: Roll truffles in cocoa powder or dip in melted chocolate if desired.
- Let Them Set: Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill until set.
Notes
These truffles keep well in the fridge for a week and can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg