Juicy Orange Chocolate Spécial occasion Truffles
Juicy Orange Chocolate Spécial occasion Truffles are an exquisite delight that beautifully blends the rich taste of dark chocolate with a refreshing hint of orange zest. These truffles are perfect for holiday celebrations, making them an ideal gift or festive treat to share with friends and family. With minimal preparation time and simple steps, you can create these elegant confections in no time, impressing everyone at your gathering. Their luxurious flavor profile paired with a vibrant presentation makes them a must-try dessert this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- 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
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream until just below simmering.
- Stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in the grated orange peel.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll each truffle in chocolate sprinkles to coat evenly.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate again if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg