Irresistibly Indulgent Festive Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles

Delightful Festive Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles combining rich dark chocolate and zesty orange—perfect for gifting during the holiday season.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: International

Keyword: chocolate treats, Festive Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles, gift idea, Holiday Dessert, truffles

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 30

Servings: truffles

Calories: 120kcal

1 cup Heavy Cream Substitution: Full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
8 oz Dark Cooking Chocolate Substitution: Carob chips for a caffeine-free alternative.
1 tbl Fresh Orange Zest Substitution: Orange extract (1/4 tsp) for a more concentrated flavor.

Chop Chocolate: Begin by finely chopping the dark cooking chocolate and grating the fresh orange zest. Setting these aside will streamline your truffle-making process.
Prepare Tray: Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking, and get a bowl ready with chocolate sprinkles for coating the truffles.
Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and grated orange zest. Gently heat over medium heat until just simmering, avoiding a boil.
Melt Chocolate: Once the cream is simmering, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the dark chocolate and let it sit for about 2-3 minutes to allow it to melt.
Mix Ganache: Stir the mixture gently until it becomes smooth and well-combined, forming a luscious ganache.
Chill Mixture: Pour the ganache into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it’s firm yet still pliable.
Shape Truffles: Once chilled, scoop out small portions of the ganache and quickly roll them into bite-sized balls.
Coat in Sprinkles: Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles, pressing gently for an even coating.
Set Truffles: Place the coated truffles on the prepared parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to firm up the coating.
Enjoy or Store: Store your delicious truffles in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy them or gift them to loved ones.

Optional: Drizzle melted chocolate on top for an extra decorative touch.