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Orange Chocolate Truffles Recipe: Easy Holiday Dessert Treat

Juicy Orange Chocolate Christmas Truffles

Rich, smooth dark chocolate truffles infused with bright, fresh orange zest and coated in festive chocolate sprinkles — simple, elegant, and perfect for Christmas gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 14 truffles
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: European, Holiday
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz dark chocolate chopped; 70% cacao recommended
  • 7 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp orange zest freshly grated
  • ⅓ cup chocolate sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Prep: Finely chop the chocolate and grate the orange zest. Line a baking tray with parchment. Place chocolate sprinkles in a shallow bowl.
  2. Heat cream: Warm the heavy cream and orange zest in a small saucepan until it begins to gently simmer.
  3. Make ganache: Remove cream from heat and add chopped chocolate. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir gently from the center outward until smooth.
  4. Chill: Pour ganache into a shallow dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm but scoopable.
  5. Shape truffles: Scoop small portions of ganache, roll into balls, and coat in chocolate sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Set: Place on the parchment-lined tray and chill 30 minutes to fully set. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, add a drop of orange extract to the warm cream. These truffles also freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.