Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Orange Creamsicle Truffles, a nostalgic treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With a smooth and creamy white chocolate filling infused with vibrant orange zest, these truffles are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to thoughtful gifts. Easy to make and fun to customize, they are a fantastic activity to share with kids or friends. Whether you serve them at gatherings or enjoy them during cozy movie nights, these sweet bites are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped white chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (divided)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter with orange zest, bringing it to a boil while whisking constantly for about 1 minute.
- Add heavy whipping cream while whisking continuously until bubbles form around the edges; then remove from heat.
- Strain the mixture over the chopped white chocolate, pressing down on the zest to extract flavor.
- After letting it sit briefly, add orange extract and whisk until smooth.
- Chill in a sealable container for about 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
- Roll chilled mixture into balls, coating each in powdered sugar before placing them in an airtight container.
- Return truffles to the freezer for another hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg