Description
Rich and smooth chocolate truffles infused with fresh orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g Dark chocolate (60 to 70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 180 ml Heavy cream (3/4 cup)
- 30 g Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons), room temperature
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons Fresh orange zest, very finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- A pinch of Fine sea salt
- Coatings: unsweetened cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or melted chocolate (approx. 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small, even pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Warm the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 60 seconds.
- Stir slowly from the center out, then add butter, orange zest, vanilla, and salt.
- Cover and chill the ganache for 1.5 to 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small mounds using a teaspoon or cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls.
- Roll the mounds quickly between your palms to smooth them out.
- Coat the truffles in cocoa, nuts, or coconut or dip in melted chocolate and let set.
- Serve cool or at room temperature and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
For gifting, pack the truffles snugly in containers. If using milk chocolate, reduce butter and adjust sweetness as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg