Description
These Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles combine rich semi-sweet chocolate with zesty orange for a delightful, decadent treat. Perfect for gifting or indulging, these no-bake truffles have a smooth, creamy texture and a refreshing citrus twist, rolled in powdered sugar or your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp orange zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Optional toppings: cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or orange sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate: Chop the semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl to ensure even melting when combined with the hot cream.
- Heat Cream and Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream and unsalted butter, stirring occasionally. Heat until the mixture starts to simmer but avoid boiling to prevent scalding.
- Combine Cream with Chocolate: Pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit untouched for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt thoroughly.
- Mix Ganache: Stir the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and glossy. Then add the freshly grated orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate all the flavors.
- Chill the Ganache: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the ganache to firm up enough to shape into truffles.
- Shape the Truffles: Once chilled, use a spoon or melon baller to scoop small portions of ganache and roll them quickly between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in powdered sugar or your preferred toppings such as cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or orange sprinkles for added texture and flavor.
- Set the Truffles: Place the coated truffles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set firmly.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy the truffles immediately once set. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the cream does not boil to avoid altering the ganache texture.
- You can substitute orange zest and juice with other citrus flavors like lemon or lime for variation.
- Chilling time is crucial to achieving the right consistency for rolling the truffles.
- These truffles can be frozen for longer storage; thaw them in the fridge before serving.
- Handle the ganache quickly when rolling as it can melt from the warmth of your hands.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
