Description
Cranberry Orange Truffles are rich, creamy chocolate confections with a burst of tart cranberry and zesty orange flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat the cream in a saucepan until just boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Add chopped cranberries, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix well.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Chill the truffles for a firmer texture.
- Try different coatings like crushed nuts or coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Truffles, chocolate truffles, dessert recipes