Chocolate Orange Truffles
Rich chocolate orange truffles with dark chocolate, orange zest, and a hint of liqueur, finished in cocoa.
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons heavy cream
- 11 oz. dark chocolate
- 1 orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur like grand marnier or Cointreau
- ½ cup Dutch unprocessed cocoa
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream, dark chocolate, and orange zest in a saucepan over low heat.7 tablespoons heavy cream, 11 oz. dark chocolate, 1 orange
- Stir gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add the orange liqueur and vanilla extract and stir well.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon orange liqueur
- Spoon the mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic foil and let it set in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Scoop small portions of the truffle mixture using two teaspoons.
- Quickly roll the portions between your hand into balls and coat them in cocoa.½ cup Dutch unprocessed cocoa
- Put the truffles back in the refrigerator until serving.
NOTES
1. Why is my ganache too soft to roll? It needs more chill time. Put it back in the fridge until it is firm enough to scoop.
2. Why do the truffles lose their shape while rolling? Your hands warm the ganache quickly. Roll a few truffles at a time and return them to the fridge if they start to soften.
3. Can I make these without alcohol? Yes. Use orange flavoring instead of the liqueur.
4. What cocoa works best for coating? Dutch-process cocoa gives the smoothest, deepest finish. Regular unsweetened cocoa can also be used.
5. Storage
- Fridge: Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze them individually wrapped in wax paper and packed in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Thaw them in their wrapping at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
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