Description
Homemade no bake orange creamsicle truffles deliver a nostalgic summer dessert that blends tangy citrus with creamy sweetness. Cool confections blend white chocolate, cream cheese, and orange zest into delightful bite-sized treats you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (120 g) vanilla wafers, finely crushed
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) orange juice concentrate, thawed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 1 cup (200 g) white chocolate chips or candy melts
- Sprinkles
- Extra orange zest
Instructions
- Creaming: Whip butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, fluffy consistency that’s light and airy.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend orange juice concentrate, orange zest, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, ensuring a vibrant and harmonious flavor profile.
- Dough Formation: Fold crushed vanilla wafers into the mixture, kneading until a cohesive dough forms with a pronounced citrusy essence.
- Shaping: Craft uniform truffle spheres by portioning the dough and rolling between palms to create perfectly rounded treats.
- Chilling Preparation: Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to stabilize their structure and enhance flavor melding.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring periodically to achieve a smooth, glossy coating.
- Dipping and Decorating: Submerge each chilled truffle in melted white chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then garnish with sprinkles or additional orange zest while the coating remains wet.
- Final Setting: Return truffles to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, allowing the chocolate coating to completely solidify and develop a pristine finish.
- Serving: Enjoy the truffles chilled or allow them to softly warm to room temperature for a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture and make rolling easier, preventing sticky hands and uneven truffles.
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to avoid burning white chocolate, ensuring a smooth, glossy coating for perfect truffle finish.
- Control Moisture Levels: Pat orange zest dry before adding to prevent excess liquid from compromising dough consistency and texture.
- Customize Coating Options: Experiment with different coatings like crushed graham crackers or colored sugar for varied flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 109
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 43 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg