Chocolate Orange Truffles Recipe
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Chocolate Orange Truffles

By: Terry  
"Use orange liqueur or orange juice to flavor these dipped truffles. This is a very easy recipe, requiring no candy thermometer and no sensitive tempering of the chocolate."

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What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter and cream. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Stir in 4 ounces chopped chocolate, orange liqueur, and orange zest; continue stirring until smooth. Pour truffle mixture into a shallow bowl or a 9X5 in loaf pan. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Shape chilled truffle mixture by rounded teaspoons into small balls (a melon baller also works well for this part). Place on prepared baking sheet. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. In the top of a double boiler over lightly simmering water, melt remaining 4 ounces chocolate with the oil, stirring until smooth. Cool to lukewarm.
  4. Drop truffles, one at a time, into melted chocolate mixture. Using 2 forks, lift truffles out of the chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the pan before transferring back onto baking sheet. Chill until set.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 159 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by VANILLA MOON 
The flavor of the filling is very good! I would recommend adding 1 Tbs. of either glucose or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by springschel 
Very delicious and easy! I made these to give as homemade Valentine's Day candy. I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by BUBINK 
A HUGE hit for Christmas! Definitely chill well between steps and I put the balls in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by HRNEWBIE 
Contrary to what may have been written by others, this recipe is very good and not too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by cookin'mama 
These were very good! I have to say, though, that I missed the professional look of tempered... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by Cindy 
I made these using grand marnier. Instead of dipping in chocolate, I prefer my truffles... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by SDSANDER3 
WHAT A MESS!!! In my opinion there is way too much liquid in this recipe. I planned to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by Leah 
Made these last night. Oh My God Are They Good!!! Had a bit of a hard time getting the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by CALLALILLIE 
I could hardly believe it, but it worked: I substituted organic coconut milk for the cream,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2003 by HAPPYDANCE 
Loved this recipe, is really very tasty. I had problem with butter separation also, but not... MORE

 
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