Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles! These truffles are a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate and zesty orange peel, creating a luscious treat that’s sure to impress. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or thoughtful gifts, these truffles are both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and quick steps, you can create a festive dessert that your friends and family will love. Share the joy of homemade treats this season with these elegant little bites!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 90 ml heavy cream
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
- 1/3 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the finely chopped dark chocolate in a mixing bowl; let it sit for two minutes without stirring.
- Gently stir the mixture until smooth, then fold in the grated orange peel.
- Cover and chill the mixture in the fridge for at least two hours until firm.
- Once set, scoop small portions and roll them into balls; coat each truffle with chocolate sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg