Easy Orange Truffles (Print)
Velvety white chocolate morsels bursting with citrus flavor and dusted with sweet powder for a fancy yet simple treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Truffle Base
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½ teaspoon orange extract
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½ cup heavy cream
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2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
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Zest of 1 orange
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Coating
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1 cup powdered sugar
# Steps:
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Put the white chocolate chips in a bowl that can handle heat. Warm up the cream and butter in a small pot over medium until it almost boils. Pour the hot cream into the bowl of chocolate, then let it sit for a minute. Stir it all together until it’s creamy and smooth. If needed, microwave it briefly, 10 seconds at a time.
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Mix in the orange zest, orange extract, vanilla, and salt into the melted chocolate. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for about 2 hours, or until you can scoop it easily.
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Grab a small spoon or a cookie scoop to scoop out dollops of the mixture. Roll each scoop gently into a small ball. If they’re still too soft to hold a shape, pop them back in the fridge for a bit.
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Roll every truffle in powdered sugar so they’re completely covered. If you want to change things up, try shredded coconut or crushed crackers instead.
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Keep the finished truffles in the fridge in a sealed container until you’re ready to eat or serve them.
# Additional Notes:
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Stick to just the bright orange part when zesting and leave out the bitter white layer.
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For more citrus punch, add a little extra orange extract but don’t overdo it.
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Dust your hands with powdered sugar if you’re having trouble with stickiness while rolling.
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Decorate your truffles by drizzling them with melted chocolate, either white or dark.
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These truffles last well in the fridge or you can freeze them ahead of time.