Description
Delicious and creamy Chocolate Orange Truffles made with dark cooking chocolate, fresh orange zest, and rich whipping cream, coated in chocolate sprinkles. Perfect as an elegant dessert or a sweet snack for chocolate lovers.
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 to make later removal easy.
- Heat the cream: Add the cream and orange zest to a small saucepan and heat over low heat until just below boiling point.
- Melt the chocolate: Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Chill the mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm enough to roll into balls.
- Roll the truffles: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop about 3 teaspoons of the mixture and roll into small compact balls. If too firm, let sit for 5-10 minutes before rolling. Keep hands cool using an ice pack or frozen peas and dry hands frequently with paper towels.
- Coat the truffles: Toss each ball in chocolate sprinkles by moving the bowl to ensure even coating.
- Set the truffles: Place the coated balls onto a lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Storage: Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, separating layers with baking paper if needed.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream with at least 35% fat content for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Dark chocolate with 40% cocoa solids balances flavor well; higher cocoa percentages increase bitterness.
- Scrunch baking paper before lining the dish for easier fitting. A bowl can be used but will require longer chilling time.
- Nutritional information is an estimate per truffle.
- Keep hands cool while rolling to prevent melting and maintain shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
