White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles Recipe
Delight in these luscious White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles, a creamy and zesty no-bake treat combining smooth white chocolate, tangy orange zest, and a hint of vanilla for a perfectly balanced sweet indulgence. Ideal for festive occasions or anytime you crave a sophisticated homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 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
- Melting the chocolate: Chop the white chocolate into small pieces and melt it gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Stir frequently to ensure smooth melting and prevent scorching.
- Mix the base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth and fluffy texture.
- Combine chocolate and cream cheese: Let the melted white chocolate cool slightly to avoid melting the cream cheese too much, then stir it into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and uniform in color and consistency.
- Chill the mixture: Place the truffle mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until it firms up enough to be shaped into balls.
- Shape the truffles: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll it into small, even balls.
- Decorate (optional): If desired, dip the rolled truffles into additional melted white chocolate or roll them in orange sanding sugar to add a decorative and textural finish.
- Final chill: Place the decorated truffles back into the refrigerator and chill for another 30 minutes to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese at room temperature to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Be careful not to overheat white chocolate as it burns easily.
- If the truffle mixture is too soft after chilling, refrigerate it longer before rolling.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for best freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use dairy-free white chocolate.
- The orange zest can be adjusted according to your preferred level of citrus flavor.
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