White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles Recipe
Delightfully creamy and zesty, these White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles combine the smoothness of cream cheese with the sweet tang of orange for a luscious, bite-sized treat. Perfect for any occasion, these truffles feature a harmonious blend of white chocolate, orange zest, and extracts, finished with an optional decorative coating, making them both beautiful and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20-25 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 200 grams white chocolate
- 100 grams cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Optional Decoration
- Orange sanding sugar
- Melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Melt White Chocolate: Chop the white chocolate into small pieces and melt it gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Combine Mixtures: Allow the melted white chocolate to cool slightly, then gradually stir it into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring it is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the mixture and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until it firms up enough to be rolled into balls.
- Form Truffles: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, scoop out small portions of the chilled mixture and roll them into balls.
- Decorate (Optional): If desired, dip each truffle into melted white chocolate or roll them in orange sanding sugar for a festive decorative touch.
- Final Chill: Place the finished truffles back in the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the white chocolate is cooled slightly before mixing with cream cheese to prevent curdling.
- You can use fresh orange zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a bit more orange zest or a few drops of orange extract.
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform truffle sizes.
- Be gentle while rolling the truffles to keep them smooth and avoid cracking.
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