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Homemade Orange Chocolate Truffles for Christmas

Indulge in festive delight with these rich orange chocolate Christmas truffles, a perfect sweet treat for the holiday season. They are easy to make and wonderfully decadent.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffles
  • 250 g Dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 125 ml Heavy cream
  • 25 g Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp Orange zest
  • 0.5 tsp Orange extract
  • Salt pinch
Coating
  • 50 g Cocoa powder
  • 25 g Powdered sugar
  • Additional orange zest for garnish

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Spatula/Whisk
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons
  • Shallow dish
  • Small spoon/scoop
  • Baking sheet/tray

Method
 

Make the Ganache
  1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan until just simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate.
  3. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth, adding orange zest, extract, and salt.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the ganache for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.
Roll and Coat Truffles
  1. Combine cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
  2. Using a small spoon or scoop, portion the firm ganache and quickly roll into small balls.
  3. Roll each truffle in the cocoa sugar mixture until fully coated.
  4. Arrange on a tray and refrigerate until ready to serve, garnishing with extra orange zest if desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure your ganache is very cold before rolling to prevent melting. You can also coat these truffles in melted tempered chocolate, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.