Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Chop the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture is just about to boil.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate in a bowl and let it sit for one minute.
- Stir the mixture gently until smooth, then fold in the orange zest and juice.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours until it's firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop small portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles before serving.
- Store rolled truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
These truffles can be made ahead of time and stored. They also make great gifts when packaged nicely.
