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Orange and Chocolate Truffles

Orange and Chocolate Truffles are no-bake treats with dark chocolate, orange and cinnamon. Quick and easy to make, they taste like Christmas.
Recipe Orange and Chocolate Truffles
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Servings for 20 truffles

When the holidays draw near and the table fills with warm, inviting aromas, you need a sweet note that surprises family and friends with flavor and originality. Orange and chocolate truffles are the perfect choice: small, elegant bites with a creamy center that combine the richness of dark chocolate with the freshness of orange and the spicy touch of cinnamon. Among the stars of easy orange treats, these no-bake orange truffles are a real pleasure, perfect both to end a dinner with friends and to serve as a refined no-oven dessert with a glass of sparkling wine or a cup of coffee.

Bringing them to the table is a joy, because the chocolate truffle recipe we’re sharing today is incredibly quick and simple, needing just a few minutes and easy-to-find ingredients: crushed dry cookies, high-quality dark chocolate, sugar, fresh orange zest and juice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Once you have a soft, fragrant mixture, you shape it into balls and roll them in unsweetened cocoa powder, for soft cocoa truffles that melt in your mouth.

These chocolate treats for gifting are also ideal as a homemade present to surprise coworkers and friends over the holidays. The citrus fragrance and the warm hint of spice make this Christmas truffle recipe the queen of quick holiday desserts, sure to please even the most demanding palates. If you love bold pairings of citrus and chocolate, don’t miss the Fiesta Cake, the fragrant Chocolate-Dipped Candied Oranges, or the rich Chocolate Tart. And for those who love the rustic flavors of tradition, we suggest the Orange Polenta Cake.

All that’s left is to put on your apron and let the aroma of orange and chocolate truffles win you over: a little treat ready in minutes, great for sharing or giving, in true Christmas style.

Ingredients for 20 truffles

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Method

  1. To make the Orange and Chocolate Truffles, first melt the chocolate in a double boiler and grind the dry cookies in a food processor. Then, in a bowl, combine the melted chocolate, the ground cookies, the sugar, the cinnamon, and the orange zest and juice. Mix the ingredients together until you have a soft, smooth mixture.
  2. Take a small portion of the mixture, about the size of a walnut, and shape it between your hands into a ball. Then roll the truffles in the unsweetened cocoa powder and arrange them on a serving plate. Your Orange and Chocolate Truffles are ready to enjoy. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Orange and Chocolate Truffles rolled in cocoa

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can also coat the Orange and Chocolate Truffles with desiccated coconut or cinnamon sugar. If you’d like a boozy note instead, add a couple of tablespoons of brandy or rum to the mixture, taking the same amount away from the orange juice.

Tips

If you like, you can let the Orange and Chocolate Truffles rest for 15-20 minutes in the fridge before serving: this way they will firm up and reach the perfect consistency.

Storage

Orange and Chocolate Truffles keep in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 2-3 days.

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