Description
Delicious and nostalgic Orange Creamsicle Truffles that blend the flavors of orange and chocolate, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Fresh Orange Zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 12 oz Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese at room temperature. Add powdered sugar, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the filling for about 30 minutes.
- Form the Truffles: Once chilled, take small spoonfuls of the mixture and roll them into balls using your hands.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to harden, either at room temperature or in the fridge. Once set, enjoy your truffles!
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth mixture and avoid overheating the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: truffles, dessert, orange, chocolate, creamy, summer treat
