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Chocolate Orange Truffles


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 truffles 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious chocolate truffles infused with orange zest.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, almonds or walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in coconut cream until fully combined.
  3. Mix in honey or maple syrup and orange zest until smooth.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about one hour until firm.
  5. Scoop out portions and roll them into balls using your hands.
  6. Roll in chopped nuts or cocoa powder if desired, then enjoy.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
  • Chill longer if the mixture is too soft to handle.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg