Savor the Flavor of Juicy Orange Chocolate Truffles
Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate chopped
- 100 ml heavy cream
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 50 ml fresh orange juice
- 100 g icing sugar
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers but does not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
- Stir the mixture until smooth, then add the orange zest and juice.
- Add the icing sugar gradually and mix until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Once firm, use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls from the ganache.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container until ready to serve.