Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles
Silky dark chocolate truffles brightened with fresh orange zest and a splash of orange liqueur. Roll in cocoa or powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tbsp orange liqueur
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.06 tsp fine sea salt a small pinch
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for coating
- 0.33 cup powdered sugar optional, for coating
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Warm the cream, butter, orange zest, and salt over medium heat until steaming. Do not boil.
- Pour hot cream over the chocolate. Rest 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the orange liqueur and vanilla. Cover and chill until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions and roll quickly into balls with your hands.
- Roll truffles in cocoa or powdered sugar to coat. Chill 10 minutes to set.
Notes
For an alcohol-free version, replace the liqueur with 1/2 tsp orange extract. Add a pinch of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor. Serve slightly chilled or at cool room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.