Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles
Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles are the perfect holiday treat, combining rich dark chocolate and refreshing orange zest for a delightful flavor experience. These truffles are easy to make, making them ideal for festive gatherings, gift-giving, or simply indulging yourself during the holiday season. With their creamy texture and vibrant taste, these little bites of joy are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 16 truffles) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 ml heavy cream
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles for coating
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl. Let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the grated orange peel using a whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 90 minutes until firm.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into balls (about one inch in diameter).
- Roll each truffle in chocolate sprinkles until fully coated and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate again for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg