Description
Decadent Chocolate Orange Truffles, creamy dark chocolate ganache infused with fresh orange zest, rolled in chocolate sprinkles for a delightful treat perfect for gifting or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 90 ml thickened/whipping cream
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
Coating
- ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the dish: Line a small, flat dish (about 13 x 18 cm) with non-stick baking paper for easy removal of the truffle mixture.
- Heat the cream and zest: Pour the cream and add the orange zest to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the cream is just below boiling point, then remove from heat.
- Melt the chocolate: Add the finely chopped dark chocolate to the hot cream. Stir continuously until the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Chill the mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared dish. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.
- Prepare coating: While chilling, add chocolate sprinkles to a small bowl and set aside. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper for finished truffles.
- Shape the truffles: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoons, scoop about 3 level teaspoons of chilled mixture. Roll each into a compact small ball. If too firm, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles to coat evenly. Use the bowl to move the sprinkles for better coverage. Place coated truffles on the prepared baking tray.
- Final chilling: Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 30 minutes until firm before serving or storing.
- Store properly: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Separate layers with non-stick baking paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use full-fat cream with at least 35% fat content.
- Dark chocolate with 40% cocoa solids is ideal; higher percentages will increase bitterness.
- To easily line the dish, scrunch the baking paper firmly before placing it in the pan.
- If you need to use a bowl instead of a flat dish, chilling time may be slightly longer.
- Keeping your hands cool with an ice pack or frozen peas while rolling helps maintain the truffle shape.
- Nutritional info is approximate and based on one truffle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
