Description
Delightful creamsicle truffles blend orange zest and white chocolate for a nostalgic dessert reminiscent of summer’s favorite frozen treat. Silky smooth ganache centers rolled in orange-infused coating promise a refreshing palate experience you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Oil-based orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Place white chocolate in a heat-resistant bowl, ensuring a smooth surface for mixing.
- Combine butter and orange zest in a saucepan, heating over medium flame for approximately 60 seconds to release aromatic oils.
- Pour heavy cream into the butter mixture, simmering for 1-2 minutes until gentle bubbles emerge around the edges.
- Carefully strain the hot liquid directly over the chocolate, pressing zest to extract maximum flavor essence.
- Allow mixture to rest for one minute, then incorporate orange extract and food coloring, whisking until chocolate transforms into a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the liquid truffle base to the refrigerator, chilling for 60 minutes until it solidifies and becomes easily manageable.
- Using a small cookie scoop, portion out consistent truffle mounds and gently roll between palms to create smooth, uniform spheres.
- Generously coat each truffle in powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage for a delicate, elegant finish.
- Return coated truffles to the refrigerator for an additional 60 minutes to set completely, enhancing texture and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Zesting Technique Use a fine grater to carefully remove only the orange’s bright outer layer, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
- Chocolate Quality Select high-quality white chocolate with a smooth, creamy texture for the most luxurious truffle experience.
- Temperature Control Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create a perfectly smooth ganache without separation.
- Dietary Modifications Swap regular butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free white chocolate for a vegan-friendly version of these delightful truffles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg