Description
A delightful recipe for rich and creamy chocolate truffles infused with the zesty flavor of orange.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Cocoa powder for dusting
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 butter, orange zest, and orange juice to the chocolate mixture and 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 to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more zest.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Truffles