Dark Chocolate Orange Truffles
These no bake dark chocolate orange truffles are rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with bright citrus and warm vanilla. Rolled in cocoa powder, they’re an easy yet elegant dessert that feels straight out of a chocolate shop.
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Servings: 18 truffles
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate 60–72%, finely chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- ½ tsp espresso powder optional
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
For Rolling:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Finely chop the chocolate and place is a medium heat safe bowl. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, honey, vanilla bean paste, orange juice, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, espresso powder (if using), and orange zest. Warm until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over top and let sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes.
- Gently stir from the center outward until smooth and glossy.
- Cover the ganache by gently placing the saran wrap directly on it. Then refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop 1 tbsp portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best texture.