Chocolate Orange Truffles

chocolate orange truffles
chocolate orange truffles

Chocolate Orange Truffles

These are perfect little treats to give as gifts for Christmas.
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Course: Treats
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Chocolate orange, Truffles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Setting time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 314 g Dark Terry’s chocolate orange chopped
  • 50 g Butter
  • 300 ml Double cream
  • 20 ml Orange essence
  • 2 Orange zest
  • 50 g Cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Smash up the two chocolate oranges and chop them into small pieces. Place the chocolate in a mixing bowl.
  • In a saucepan, add the double cream, butter, orange essence and the zest of two oranges.
  • Heat over a medium heat until almost boiling.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and leave to stand for a minute.
  • Use a whisk to beat the cream and chocolate together until you have a smooth and glossy consistency.
  • Pour the chocolate into a large tray and put it in the fridge for a few hours until it sets.
  • Use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls, then coat each one in cocoa powder.
  • Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy.

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