Description
Sweet memories of childhood summers dance in these luscious orange creamsicle truffles. Creamy white chocolate and zesty orange zest blend perfectly, offering a nostalgic dessert that melts delightfully on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon orange extract
- 3 drops orange food coloring (optional)
Creamy and Coating Components:
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, velvety base by melting white chocolate with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring carefully to prevent scorching.
- Infuse the mixture with vibrant citrus notes by incorporating freshly grated orange zest, tangy orange juice, and a hint of vanilla extract.
- Refrigerate the flavor-rich blend for approximately 30 minutes until it reaches a firm, scoopable consistency.
- Utilize a small cookie scoop to portion out uniform truffle centers, gently rolling each between palms to create perfect spherical shapes.
- Return the shaped truffles to the refrigerator to maintain their structural integrity for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare a luxurious coating by melting orange-flavored candy melts or white chocolate chips, ensuring a smooth, glossy finish.
- Delicately dip each truffle into the molten coating, using a fork to ensure complete coverage and allow excess to drip away.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional orange zest over the truffles while the coating remains soft for an elegant, aromatic garnish.
- Allow the truffles to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, creating a crisp outer shell that encases the creamy interior.
- Store the completed truffles in an airtight container, keeping them chilled to preserve their delicate texture and intense orange essence.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate from seizing by melting it slowly and carefully, using short microwave intervals with constant stirring.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and prevent chocolate from hardening unexpectedly.
- Keep hands cool while rolling truffles by occasionally rinsing them with cold water, which helps maintain a clean and smooth truffle shape.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version that maintains the creamy texture and richness of the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg