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Chocolate Orange Truffles

Chocolate Orange Truffles

Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Orange Truffles, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange for a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large orange zest
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • cocoa powder (for dusting)

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Melon Baller

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients; chop the dark chocolate and grate the orange zest.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer (do not boil).
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate; let sit for 1 minute before stirring until smooth.
  4. Mix in the orange zest and powdered sugar until fully combined.
  5. Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours or until firm.
  6. Using a melon baller, scoop chilled ganache into balls and roll them in cocoa powder to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the truffles with different flavors or coatings like nuts or colored sprinkles.

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