Description
Delight in these rich and creamy Chocolate Orange Truffles, a perfect blend of dark chocolate and bright orange zest coated in chocolate sprinkles. These elegant treats are easy to make and perfect for gifting or indulging yourself.
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 the dish and coating. Line a small, flat dish (approximately 13 x 18 cm) with non-stick baking paper. Add the chocolate sprinkles to a small bowl and set aside. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper and set aside.
- Heat the cream and orange zest. Combine the cream and orange zest in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until just below boiling point, then turn off the heat.
- Melt the chocolate. Add the chopped chocolate to the hot cream mixture and stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Chill the mixture. Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared dish and transfer it to the refrigerator. Chill for about 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
- Form the truffles. Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop approximately 3 level teaspoons of the mixture and roll each into a small ball. If too firm to roll, let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. Press firmly as you roll to make compact balls.
- Coat the truffles. Roll each truffle in the chocolate sprinkles, moving the bowl to ensure even coating.
- Chill again. Place each coated truffle on the prepared baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store properly. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Separate layers with non-stick baking paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- For the creamiest texture and best flavor, use full-fat thickened/whipping cream with at least 35% fat content.
- You may choose dark chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage for a more intense bitterness, but 40% provides a balanced flavor.
- Scrunch the baking paper before lining the dish to fit it neatly. Alternatively, you may use a bowl, but chilling time may be longer.
- Keep hands cool while rolling by using an ice pack or frozen peas nearby and occasionally drying your hands with paper towels.
- Nutritional information is an estimate per truffle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
