Description
Delicious and indulgent chocolate truffles infused with the zesty flavor of orange, perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest (plus more for optional garnish)
- 1½ tsp pure orange extract
- 12 ounce package dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling the truffles in)
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream to a medium size microwave safe bowl.
- Heat the cream for 1 minute in the microwave.
- Whisk in the orange zest and orange extract.
- Add the dark chocolate chips to cream mixture, and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated. You may return the bowl to the microwave and heat in 15 second intervals if necessary.
- Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 – 35 minutes.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, or a tablespoon to scoop out the chocolate.
- Roll the chocolate in the granulated sugar to completely coat.
- Place the truffles on a lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle additional orange zest on top before serving.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted for a smooth texture.
- Chilling is essential for easier handling and rolling of the truffles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg