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White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles

Crispy White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles Delight

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Delightful White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles capture nostalgic citrus flavors in a creamy, vegetarian dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 8 oz White Chocolate Use quality bars for the best result.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tbsp Orange Zest Can be substituted with lemon or raspberry zest.
  • 1 tsp Orange Extract Stick with extract instead of syrup for intense flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract A little goes a long way in enhancing overall flavor.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix until the blend is smooth for the right texture.
  • 1 pinch Salt Brightens the sweetness and elevates the citrus flavors.
For the Optional Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Orange Sanding Sugar Adds a sparkling touch for decoration.
  • 4 oz Melted White Chocolate For dipping or drizzling over the truffles.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • double boiler
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles
  1. Chop white chocolate into small pieces and melt using a double boiler or microwave.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, orange zest, extracts, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Fold the slightly cooled melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  4. Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Scoop out portions of the chilled mixture, rolling them into smooth balls.
  6. Melt additional white chocolate, then dip or coat the truffles with it or sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  7. Chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

These truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months. Allow frozen truffles to sit at room temperature before serving.

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