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orange dreamcicle truffles!

(3 ratings)
Sammyj2489 avatar
Recipe by
Samantha Jacobs
@Sammyj2489
Manchester, NH

If you're looking for a break from your run of the mill oreo truffles try these little delights =) Note: not my recipe but too yummy not to share.

(3 ratings)
yield 20 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For orange dreamcicle truffles!

  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/2
    zest of an orange
  • 3 Tbsp
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange extract
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar
  • red and yellow food coloring

How To Make orange dreamcicle truffles!

  • 1
    Pour white chocolate chips into a mixing bowl, set aside.
  • 2
    Melt butter along with orange zest in a small saucepan. Stir in cream and scald mixture.
  • 3
    Pour hot cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve over white chocolate chips and using a rubber spatula press zest against sieve to release orange oils into mixture.
  • 4
    Allow mixture to rest 1 minute, add orange extract and food coloring to white chocolate chip mixture then stir until smooth.
  • 5
    Cover mixture and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to handle. Scoop mixture out by heaping teaspoon fulls and form into balls then roll in powdered sugar.
  • 6
    Freeze truffles 20 minutes then enjoy. Store truffles in refrigerator as they will soften at room temperature or freeze for up to 1 month.
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