Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles Recipe
Nothing feels more festive than a sweet homemade treat. This Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles Recipe combines rich chocolate with zesty orange flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp orange zest fresh
- ½ tsp orange extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder for rolling
- ½ cup white chocolate optional drizzle
Instructions
- Heat cream in a saucepan until warm.
- Add butter and orange zest. Stir gently.
- Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate.
- Let sit for 2 minutes. Do not stir.
- Whisk until smooth and shiny.
- Stir in orange extract carefully.
- Chill mixture for 2 hours in fridge.
- Scoop small balls with a spoon.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder gently.
- Drizzle white chocolate on top.
- Chill again for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best taste.
- Fresh orange zest enhances citrus flavor.
- Chill mixture well for easy shaping.
- Wear gloves to keep hands clean.
- Store truffles in an airtight container.