Description
Orange creamsicle truffles bring childhood memories to sweet life with their tangy citrus essence. Chocolate lovers will delight in these simple, elegant confections that melt smoothly on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate (finely chopped, high-quality)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsps orange zest (freshly grated)
- 1/2 tsp orange extract (pure)
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Optional: orange food coloring (oil-based)
Instructions
- Prepare a small sealable container for white chocolate and gather a strainer and spatula.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and orange zest. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly for one minute.
- Add heavy whipping cream to the saucepan, continuing to stir for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form around the edges. Remove from heat immediately.
- Position strainer over white chocolate container. Pour hot orange butter mixture through the strainer, pressing zest to extract maximum flavor. Discard zest remnants.
- Let mixture rest for one minute, then introduce orange extract and food coloring. Whisk until chocolate mostly melts, leaving a few small solid pieces.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 60 minutes or until it becomes firm enough to handle comfortably.
- Divide confectioners’ sugar between a sealable container and a small bowl. Prepare damp cloths for hand cleaning.
- Extract chilled mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop. Roll into one-tablespoon sized balls, coating each thoroughly in powdered sugar. Transfer to the sugared container.
- Seal the container and gently shake to ensure complete sugar coverage of all truffles.
- Return truffles to freezer for an additional hour until completely firm.
- Serve chilled as an elegant dessert or packaged gift treat.
Notes
- Choose bright, fresh oranges with vibrant, fragrant peels to enhance the truffle’s citrusy flavor profile and ensure maximum aromatic intensity.
- Keep ingredients cool and work quickly when forming truffles to prevent melting, using chilled hands or wearing food-safe gloves for smoother shaping.
- Experiment with different citrus zests like tangerine or blood orange for unique variations, or add a hint of vanilla extract for deeper complexity.
- Substitute white chocolate with dairy-free alternatives for vegan versions, ensuring smooth melting and consistent texture throughout the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 141
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg