Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles
My delicious and decadent Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles are an ideal afternoon or after-dinner treat. Made with only 5 ingredients!
Lots of you have been asking for easy and quick treats, so I listened! You’re going to love this quick Truffles recipe with its burst of orange and silky chocolate ganache. Forget store-bought truffles, these homemade treats are easy to whip up and impress everyone, even if you’re a beginner baker.
Why You’ll love these Chocolate Orange Truffles
- Texture: creamy, melt-in-your-mouth ganache coated in rich chocolate and chopped nuts.
- Flavor: the perfect balance of rich chocolate and orange.
- Time: Ready in under an hour, these truffles are the perfect last-minute dessert.
- Effort: simple recipe with minimal ingredients, and no fancy equipment.
Ingredients to Make Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles
- Heavy cream: Adds richness and creates that creamy and smooth ganache center.
- Butter: adds richness and helps create a silky smooth texture.
- Chocolate: The star of the show! Use good quality chocolate for best results.
- Orange extract or zest: infuses the ganache with a zesty, citrusy punch.
- Cocoa powder: for an extra layer of chocolatey goodness (optional).
- Chopped Nuts: an optional coating for a little crunch.
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How to Make Chocolate Orange Truffles
Make the Chocolate Ganache
- Warm up the heavy cream in a saucepan, not letting it get to a boil. Next, add the chocolate, followed by the butter and brown sugar, and whisk until fully combined.
- Continue whisking to prevent the chocolate from seizing. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Helpful Tip: place plastic wrap directly on top of the ganache to avoid a skin from forming.
Coat the Ganache Truffles
- Once solid, grab a cookie scoop or teaspoon and make 2-3 teaspoon-sized balls, coat them with chopped nuts, chopped candied oranges or cocoa powder.
Substitutions and Variations
- Make it dairy-free with coconut cream or vegan chocolate.
- No orange? Try lemon or lime zest for a different twist.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds, coconut shreds or icing sugar.
Storage:
Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs:
Q: Can I use milk chocolate?
A: Sure, but the orange flavor might be less pronounced.
Q: What if my truffles are too soft?
A: Pop them back in the fridge for a bit longer.
Q: What if the ganache is too hard to roll?
A: If it’s just a bit firm:
- Let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. This will soften it slightly without melting it completely.
A: If it’s still too stiff:
- Microwave it in 5-second bursts, stirring in between, until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Be careful not to overheat it, or it will lose its shine and become greasy.
Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Absolutely! Just thaw them in the fridge before serving.
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Easy Chocolate Orange Truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 315 gr dark chocolate chopped
- 4 tbsp butter diced
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp orange extract or zest of 1 orange
- Cocoa powder for coating
Optional Coating:
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 3 candied orange slices diced
Instructions
- In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream until warm to touch, but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Stir in chopped dark chocolate and butter, and stir until smooth. Next, stir in brown sugar and whisk until combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the chocolate to avoid a crust from forming. Chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Once cool and solid, using a cookie scoop or teaspoon, scoop the ganache into 2-3 tsp rolls, roll the balls between your hands and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This process can get a little messy.
- Next, pour the cocoa powder into a small bowl and dip and roll the truffles in the coating.
- These truffles keep best in the refrigerator. Remove from fridge until ready to serve.
Optional Coating:
- Covering these truffles with chopped nuts and candied oranges is optional, but highly recommended! In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients and roll each truffle ball until fully covered. If you want to keep it simple, roll them in cocoa powder instead.
Notes
- Storage: Store Truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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