Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles Recipe
Delight in these Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles, a luxurious blend of rich dark chocolate enhanced with a hint of fresh orange zest. These creamy, luscious truffles are coated in chocolate sprinkles, making them a festive and elegant treat perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: About 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
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Truffle Ingredients
- 7 oz dark chocolate (Lindt 70% cacao, chopped)
- 7 tbsp heavy cream (cold)
- 1 tsp orange zest (freshly grated)
- 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Mis-en-Place and Infuse Cream: Finely chop the dark chocolate and grate the orange zest, setting them aside. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place chocolate sprinkles in a shallow bowl. In a small saucepan, combine cold heavy cream with the orange zest and gently heat over medium until it just begins to simmer around the edges, taking care not to let it boil.
- Create the Ganache: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately once simmering starts. Add chopped dark chocolate to the hot cream and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt. Then, gently stir from the center outward until smooth and fully combined, forming a rich ganache.
- Chill the Ganache: Pour the ganache into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm but still pliable enough to scoop and roll.
- Form and Coat Truffles: Using a small spoon or mini ice cream scoop, portion the chilled ganache and roll quickly between palms into uniform balls. Immediately toss each ball in chocolate sprinkles, pressing gently to ensure full coating.
- Final Chill and Storage: Place coated truffles on the parchment-lined tray and chill for an additional 30 minutes to set. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate like Lindt 70% cacao for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the cream is just simmering, not boiling, to avoid burning and maintain a smooth ganache.
- If ganache is too soft after chilling, extend refrigeration time to firm up before rolling.
- Roll truffles quickly to prevent melting from the warmth of your hands.
- Store truffles refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
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