No Bake Holiday Recipes Festive orange chocolate truffles
Rich and creamy orange chocolate truffles made with dark chocolate, orange zest, and cream. Perfect for Christmas parties, dessert platters, or edible gifts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 truffles 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), finely chopped
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp fresh orange zest
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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Pinch of sea salt (optional)
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Toppings: cocoa powder, chopped nuts, coconut, candy cane, melted chocolate, or zest
Instructions
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Heat cream with orange zest until just simmering. Let steep 2–3 minutes.
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Pour cream over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1–2 minutes.
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Stir gently until smooth. Add butter and salt. Mix well.
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Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
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Scoop and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in desired coatings.
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Store in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan chocolate. Add orange liqueur for a spiked version. Store up to 10 days in fridge or 1 month in freezer.