Description
Delight in these rich and creamy Chocolate Orange Truffles, featuring a smooth dark chocolate ganache infused with fragrant orange zest. Coated with chocolate sprinkles, these indulgent treats are perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 90 ml thickened/whipping cream (⅓ cup + 2 tsp)
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate (40% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
Coating
- ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Dish: Line a small, flat dish (around 13 x 18 cm) with non-stick baking paper and set aside. Also, line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper for later use.
- Heat Cream and Zest: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the cream and orange zest until just below boiling point.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream: Remove from heat and add the finely chopped dark chocolate. Stir continuously until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Chill Mixture: Pour the smooth ganache into the prepared dish and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop and roll.
- Prepare Coating: Place chocolate sprinkles in a small bowl for rolling the truffles.
- Scoop and Roll: Using a small ice cream scoop or teaspoon, scoop about 3 level teaspoons of the ganache mixture and roll it into compact small balls. If the mixture is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Keep your hands cool using an ice pack or frozen peas, drying your hands frequently with paper towels for easier rolling.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each ball in the chocolate sprinkles, ensuring an even coating by gently moving the bowl around.
- Set and Store: Place coated truffles on the lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with non-stick baking paper if stacking.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream with a minimum of 35% fat content for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Dark chocolate with 40% cocoa solids balances flavor well; higher percentages increase bitterness.
- To easily line the dish, scrunch baking paper firmly before placing it in the dish or use a bowl instead, though chilling may take longer.
- If hands warm the mixture too much during rolling, keep an ice pack nearby to cool hands and prevent melting.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator within an airtight container and separate layers with baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Nutritional information provided is an estimate per individual truffle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
