Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles to Delight Your Holidays

Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles are rich yet light, combining chocolate and orange zest for a festive treat.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 2 30

Total Time 3 10

Servings: 12 truffles

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Truffles

1 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
8 oz Dark Cooking Chocolate Can be swapped with carob chips for a caffeine-free alternative.
2 tbsp Orange Zest Replace with 1/4 tsp of orange extract or 1 tbsp of orange juice concentrate for a smoother texture.

For Coating

1 cup Chocolate Sprinkles Use any preferred sprinkles for decoration.

Equipment

medium saucepan
spatula
small ice cream scoop
Baking tray

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Line a small dish (approximately 13x18 cm) with non-stick baking paper.
In a bowl, place your chocolate sprinkles and set them aside.
Gently combine heavy cream and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat until just below boiling.
Remove from heat and stir in the dark cooking chocolate until fully melted.
Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
Scoop the mixture into bite-sized balls using an ice cream scoop or teaspoon.
Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated.
Chill the truffles on the baking tray for an additional 30 minutes to set the coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use an ice pack to cool your hands while rolling truffles. Ensure chocolate is fully melted for a smooth texture. Store truffles properly to maintain their shape and texture.

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