Description
Delight in these luscious Chocolate Orange Truffles, combining rich dark chocolate with zesty orange essence for a decadent treat. Perfectly smooth and coated in chocolate sprinkles, these truffles offer a burst of flavor in every bite and are ideal for gifting or enjoying as a luxurious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 90 ml thickened/whipping cream (⅓ cup + 2 tsp)
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Coating
- ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare dish and coating: Line a small, flat dish (approximately 13 x 18 cm) with non-stick baking paper. In a small bowl, place the chocolate sprinkles and set aside. Also, line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper and set it aside for placing rolled truffles.
- Heat cream and zest: In a small saucepan, add the cream and orange zest. Heat over low heat until the cream reaches just below boiling point; do not let it boil.
- Melt chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the finely chopped dark chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Chill mixture: Pour the smooth chocolate and cream mixture into the prepared dish. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm enough to handle and roll into balls.
- Shape truffles: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop approximately 3 level teaspoons of the mixture and roll it into compact small balls. If the mixture is too firm, allow it to soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep your hands cool during rolling by using an ice pack or a pack of frozen peas, drying hands regularly with paper towels.
- Coat truffles: Roll each chocolate ball in the bowl of chocolate sprinkles, shaking the bowl to ensure each truffle is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate truffles: Place the coated truffles on the lined baking tray and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store properly: Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If stacking, separate layers with non-stick baking paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream with at least 35% fat content for a creamy texture and richer flavor.
- The dark chocolate used has 40% cocoa solids; using chocolate with a higher percentage will increase bitterness.
- To easily line the dish, scrunch the baking paper firmly before placing it for a better fit.
- Using a small ice cream scoop helps maintain consistent truffle sizes.
- Nutritional values are estimated per one Chocolate Orange Truffle.
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
