Description
Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles are the ultimate festive treat, combining the richness of dark chocolate with a refreshing hint of zesty orange. These no-bake delights are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply indulging on a cozy evening at home. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a couple of hours to chill, these truffles are not only quick and easy but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you roll them in sprinkles or experiment with different coatings, they’re sure to impress anyone who tries them.
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 for coating
Instructions
- Heat heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat and stir in chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Mix in grated orange peel until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions of the chilled mixture and roll into balls.
- Coat each ball in chocolate sprinkles and place on parchment-lined plate.
- Chill again for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg