Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles for Festive Indulgence

These Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles combine rich chocolate and bright citrus, perfect for holiday indulgence.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings: 20 truffles

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Christmas

Calories: 100

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Truffle Mixture

1 cup Heavy Cream Substituting with full-fat coconut milk makes these truffles dairy-free!
8 oz Dark Cooking Chocolate Carob chips can serve as a caffeine-free alternative.
1 tablespoon Orange Zest Can exchange for orange extract or juice concentrate for stronger flavor.

For the Coating

1 cup Chocolate Sprinkles Offers a sweet, crunchy layer for the truffles.

Equipment

medium saucepan
Baking tray
Cookie Scoop

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Your Workspace: Line a small flat dish with non-stick baking paper and gather your ingredients.
Heat the Cream and Zest: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and orange zest over medium heat until warm.
Melt the Chocolate: Once heated, remove from heat and add dark cooking chocolate, stirring until smooth.
Chill the Mixture: Pour the mixture into the dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours to set.
Shape the Truffles: Scoop out mixture and roll into small balls.
Coat in Sprinkles: Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles until covered, then place on a lined baking tray.
Final Refrigeration: Chill coated truffles for at least 30 minutes to set.
Store and Enjoy: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and mix well before heating.

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