Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles
Indulge in the festive delight of Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles, a perfect treat for any holiday gathering! These luscious truffles combine rich dark chocolate with vibrant orange zest, creating an irresistible flavor that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and even easier to share, these truffles are a fantastic make-ahead dessert that fits seamlessly into your holiday plans. Whether enjoyed during cozy family evenings or as elegant gifts, these treats are sure to brighten up your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 10 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until just before simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, letting it sit for a minute before stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the grated orange peel until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least two hours until firm.
- Once chilled, scoop the ganache into balls and roll each in chocolate sprinkles until coated.
- Serve on a festive platter and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg