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Orange Truffles

White chocolate truffles infused with fresh orange zest and rolled in powdered sugar. Tastes just like a creamsicle in candy form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white chocolate, chopped.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest.
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream.
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract.
  • Oil-based orange food coloring (optional).
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, divided.

Instructions

  1. Place chocolate in sealable container. Have strainer and spatula ready.
  2. Boil butter with zest 1 minute. Add cream, cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles form.
  3. Strain hot mixture over chocolate. Press zest to extract oils. Let sit 1 minute. Add extract and coloring. Whisk until mostly melted.
  4. Freeze 1 hour until firm.
  5. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions. Roll into balls. Coat in powdered sugar. Chill 1 hour more.

Notes

Use oil-based coloring only.
Great for gifting.
Can freeze up to 3 months.
Keeps 2 weeks refrigerated.
Double strain for smoothness.
Perfect party treat.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 84
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Protein: 1 g