Description
These Chocolate Orange Truffles combine rich dark chocolate with zesty orange for a decadent and elegant treat. Made with whipping cream and coated in chocolate sprinkles, they are perfect for dessert or gifting during festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 90 ml thickened/whipping cream
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
Coating
- ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare dish: Line a small, flat dish (about 13 x 18 cm) with non-stick baking paper for easy removal of the truffles after chilling.
- Set coatings: Place chocolate sprinkles in a small bowl and set aside. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper to place coated truffles later.
- Heat cream and zest: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the thickened cream and orange zest until just below boiling point, then turn off the heat.
- Melt chocolate: Add the finely chopped dark chocolate to the hot cream. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Chill mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.
- Form truffles: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop about 3 level teaspoons of the mixture and roll into compact balls. If too firm, allow mixture to soften for 5-10 minutes before rolling. Keep hands cool using an ice pack or frozen peas and dry hands as needed.
- Coat truffles: Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated. Place each coated truffle on the prepared baking tray.
- Final chill: Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store properly: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with non-stick baking paper if stacking.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream with at least 35% fat content for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Dark chocolate with 40% cocoa solids balances bitterness and richness; higher cocoa content increases bitterness.
- Scrunch baking paper firmly before lining the dish to help it fit better; alternatively, use a bowl but note that chilling time might increase.
- Keep hands cool while rolling to prevent the mixture from melting and to form compact truffles.
- Nutritional values are based on one truffle and are estimates only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
