Chocolate Orange Christmas Truffles: Indulgent Treats to Savor
Delight in the festive flavors of Chocolate Orange Christmas Truffles, an exquisite blend of chocolate and orange zest, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 50 grams butter
- 100 grams icing sugar
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour it over the chocolate.
- Add the orange zest and butter, stirring until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Use a melon baller to scoop out the truffle mixture and roll it into balls.
- Roll the truffles in icing sugar to coat and serve.
Notes
- These truffles can be made a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange liqueur.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Christmas Truffles, Christmas Treats, Holiday Desserts