Chocolate Orange Truffles
Chocolate Orange Truffles are no-bake, easy-to-make mini bites of chocolate ganache covered in sugar. These dark and decadent confections are delicious!
Servings: 20
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest (plus more for optional garnish)
- 1½ tsp pure orange extract
- 12 ounce package dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling the truffles in)
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream to a medium size microwave safe bowl.
- Heat the cream for 1 minute in the microwave.
- Whisk in the orange zest and orange extract.
- Add the dark chocolate chips to cream mixture, and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated. You can return the bowl to the microwave and heat in 15 second intervals if the mixture is not warm enough to completely melt the chocolate.
- Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 - 35 minutes. This will chill the chocolate enough to be molded.
- Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, or a tablespoon to scoop out the chocolate.
- Roll the chocolate in the granulated sugar to completely coat.
- Place the truffles on a lined baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the truffles for up to 3 months. Place the truffles in a freezer safe container. Allow the truffles to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- You can heat the heavy cream on the stovetop, rather than heating it in the microwave.
- Make sure your heavy cream is hot before adding in the chocolate, otherwise it won't melt!
- When zesting the orange, try avoiding the white pith as much as possible.
- You can substitute milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips for the dark chocolate chips.
- You can substitute cocoa powder or sanding sugar to roll the finished truffles in.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg