Description
Experience the magical combination of orange and chocolate with these festive Christmas truffles. Rich, velvety cocoa meets zesty orange for a nostalgic holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (around 70% cocoa)
- 120ml heavy cream
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts (for rolling)
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Grate the orange zest directly over the chocolate.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for one minute.
- Stir the mixture gently until the chocolate is fully melted, glossy, and smooth. Add the orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir again to blend.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the truffles. Roll each portion between your palms to form a smooth ball.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts for a festive finish. Place them on a parchment-lined tray or in mini cupcake wrappers.
- Chill the Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles in the fridge until ready to serve or package.
Notes
- These truffles make a lovely edible gift when packed in a small tin or wrapped in tissue-lined boxes.
- Get creative with coatings: crushed candy canes, matcha powder, or festive sprinkles are great alternatives.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and dairy-free dark chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: N/A