Description
Deliciously rich and creamy Chocolate Orange Truffles featuring dark cooking chocolate infused with fresh orange zest and coated in chocolate sprinkles. These truffles are perfect for a decadent treat or gift, with a smooth texture and vibrant citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 90 ml thickened/whipping cream (⅓ cup + 2 tsp)
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped (7 oz)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
Coating
- ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Dish: Line a small, flat dish (approximately 13 x 18 cm or 7 x 5 inches) with non-stick baking paper for easy removal of the truffles.
- Heat Cream and Zest: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently heat the cream and orange zest until just below boiling point, stirring occasionally to infuse the flavor.
- Melt Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat, add the finely chopped dark chocolate, and stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Chill Mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until it is firm enough to handle and roll.
- Shape Truffles: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop 3 level teaspoons of the chilled mixture and roll it into compact small balls. If the mixture is too firm, let it rest for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Keep your hands cool by using an ice pack or frozen peas to make rolling easier, and dry your hands with paper towels as needed.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each chocolate ball in the chocolate sprinkles until evenly coated, shaking the bowl to distribute the sprinkles well.
- Final Chill: Place coated truffles on a lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Storage: Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. If layering, separate with non-stick baking paper.
Notes
- For best flavor and creamy texture, use full-fat thickened or whipping cream with a minimum of 35% fat content.
- Dark chocolate with 40% cocoa solids is recommended; higher cocoa content will increase bitterness.
- To easily line the dish, scrunch the baking paper firmly before placing it inside, which helps it conform to the dish shape.
- You may use a bowl instead of a flat dish to chill the mixture, but this may take slightly longer to firm up.
- Nutritional information provided is an estimate per individual truffle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
