Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles, where rich dark chocolate meets zesty orange for a heavenly treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts, these truffles boast a creamy texture and vibrant flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, they are a wonderful addition to any dessert table or gift basket, allowing you to spread joy this winter season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 ml heavy cream
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream until just below simmering.
- Remove from heat, add the chopped dark chocolate, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the grated orange peel until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
- Form small balls from the chilled mixture using your hands or a small scoop.
- Roll each truffle in chocolate sprinkles until coated and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill again for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6.9g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg