Orange Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Name: Orange Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 1 pound bittersweet baking chocolate coarsely chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

These irresistible truffles feature the classic flavor combination of chocolate and orange. For gift-giving, present them in mini foil or paper baking cups. Photo credit: Rachel Currier from Baked By Rachel.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

30m
Cook Time:

10m
Serving Size:

2 truffles
Ingredients:

5
Servings:

15
User Rating:

Ingredients

1 pound bittersweet baking chocolate coarsely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 251
Carbohydrates 17 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Fiber 3 g
Protein 3 g
Sodium 6 mg
Total Fat 19 g

Key products

McCormick® Pure Orange Extract, 1 fl oz

Instructions

Place chocolate in large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
Bring cream just to boil in small saucepan on medium heat. Pour over chocolate in bowl. Let stand 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is melted. Add orange extract and orange peel; stir until well blended.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until truffle mixture is firm enough to handle. Shape truffle mixture into 1-inch balls with a small (1-inch) cookie scoop or melon baller. Place on wax paper-lined tray.
Roll truffles into round balls with hands. (If truffle mixture softens, return to refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm.) Roll balls in cocoa powder. Store truffles in airtight container in refrigerator.