Description
Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles are a festive delight that combines rich dark chocolate with the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. These indulgent truffles melt in your mouth, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With their stunning appearance and irresistible flavor, they promise to impress everyone at your table. Easy to make and adaptable for various dietary needs, these truffles are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 2 fresh oranges
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just about to boil; add the orange zest and steep for 5 minutes.
- Pour the infused cream over the melted chocolate and stir until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a melon baller or hands dusted with cocoa powder, shape the mixture into small balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg