Decadent Chocolate Orange Truffles Recipe
These decadent Chocolate Orange Truffles are a luxurious treat combining rich dark chocolate with bright orange zest. Smooth and creamy, they are easy to prepare with no actual cooking involved, perfect for an elegant dessert or special occasion indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Coating
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and kitchen tools including a heatproof bowl and a mixing spatula to have everything ready for the truffle making process.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream in a heatproof bowl. Set this bowl over a pot of simmering water to create a double boiler. Stir slowly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Remove the bowl from heat and stir in the orange zest and powdered sugar until they are fully incorporated into the chocolate mixture, enhancing the flavor with citrus brightness and sweetness.
- Chill: Cover the chocolate mixture with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. This chilling step allows the mixture to firm up sufficiently so that it can be scooped and rolled into truffles.
- Form the Truffles: Using a melon baller or a small spoon, scoop out portions of the firm chocolate mixture. Roll each portion quickly between your palms to form smooth, round balls.
- Roll in Cocoa Powder: Roll each chocolate ball in the cocoa powder until fully coated. Arrange the finished truffles on a serving plate and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the best flavor and texture.
- Orange zest adds a fresh citrus note but can be substituted with other citrus zests like lemon or mandarin if desired.
- Keep the truffles refrigerated and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- You can customize coatings by using chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or powdered sugar instead of cocoa powder.
- If the mixture gets too soft while forming truffles, chill it again briefly to firm up.
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