Description
Chocolate Orange Truffles are delightful confections that combine rich dark chocolate with zesty orange for a treat that’s sure to impress. Each bite reveals a creamy ganache center, coated in cocoa powder for a beautiful finish. Perfect for sharing or indulging solo, these truffles are easy to make and customizable, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering ingredients and tools.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream, then mix in orange zest and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop out portions of ganache with a melon baller, roll into balls, and coat with cocoa powder.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg