How to Make Chocolate Orange Truffles - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of indulgent, creamy chocolate treats, then you're going to love this recipe for Chocolate Orange Truffles. With the perfect balance of rich, velvety chocolate and zesty orange, these bite-sized delights are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're looking for a luxurious dessert to impress your guests or a special homemade gift for a loved one, these truffles are the perfect choice.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter and cream. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir in 4 ounces chopped chocolate, orange liqueur, and orange zest; continue stirring until smooth. Pour truffle mixture into a shallow bowl or a 9X5 in loaf pan. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Shape chilled truffle mixture by rounded teaspoons into small balls (a melon baller also works well for this part). Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In the top of a double boiler over lightly simmering water, melt remaining 4 ounces chocolate with the oil, stirring until smooth. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Drop truffles, one at a time, into melted chocolate mixture. Using 2 forks, lift truffles out of the chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the pan before transferring back onto baking sheet. Chill until set.
  • Nutrition

    159 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 4mg