Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles: A Festive Indulgence
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and vibrant orange zest with these Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 100 grams heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until fully melted.
- Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate 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.
- Place the truffles on a plate and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For an extra touch, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors.
- These truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 5 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Keywords: Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles, holiday recipes, festive desserts