Description
Indulge in a burst of refreshing summer flavors with these delightful White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles. Creamy white chocolate meets zesty orange for a perfect treat any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form to add airiness to the truffle filling.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold melted white chocolate into the whipped cream. Add fresh orange zest and orange extract, mixing until well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one hour to firm up for easy scooping.
- Shape the Truffles: Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or your hands to shape bite-sized balls from the mixture.
- Dust with Cocoa: Roll each ball gently in cocoa powder until evenly coated, enhancing both flavor and appearance.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and enjoy these delightful truffles at your next gathering or keep them all for yourself!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For a deeper flavor, consider adding a dash of vanilla extract. - Experiment by rolling truffles in crushed nuts or coconut for added texture. - Ensure white chocolate is well-tempered to avoid graininess.