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Chocolate Orange Truffles

Indulge in Chocolate Orange Truffles for a Zesty Delight

Chocolate Orange Truffles are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate with zesty orange flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Baking Bars Choose bars with 55% to 70% cocoa for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream For vegan option, use full fat coconut milk.
Zesty Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Zest of Orange About 2 teaspoons of freshly grated zest is ideal.
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Semi-Sweet, White, or Dark Chocolate Roll the truffles in your preferred chocolate.

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • medium heatproof bowl
  • small saucepan
  • spatula or whisk
  • tablespoon
  • Baking tray

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent the truffles from sticking.
  2. Finely chop the dark chocolate baking bars and place them in a medium heatproof bowl.
  3. In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
  4. Remove the heated cream from heat and mix in half of the orange zest, then pour over the chopped chocolate.
  5. Allow to sit for about 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  6. Let the ganache cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  7. Scoop out portions of ganache and roll into balls.
  8. Place the rolled truffles onto the prepared tray and roll in cocoa powder or chopped chocolate if desired.
  9. Chill the truffles again for about 30 minutes, then garnish with remaining orange zest.
  10. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These truffles can be made vegan or keto-friendly with substitutions. Experiment with flavors by adding liqueur or different zests.

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