Description
Creamy orange creamsicle truffles bring nostalgic summer memories dancing across taste buds with delightful citrus sweetness. Cool white chocolate and zesty orange merge into irresistible bite-sized treats you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Coating:
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers
Flavoring and Zest:
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish and Decoration:
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp orange sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese with white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth.
- Incorporate orange zest, orange extract, and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, stirring until fully integrated and fragrant.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become easier to handle.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out uniform truffle balls, rolling them gently between your palms to create smooth spheres.
- Place the formed truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the refrigerator for an additional 15 minutes to solidify.
- Melt white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds until completely liquid and glossy.
- Carefully dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring full coverage and gently tapping off excess coating.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar and orange sprinkles over the freshly coated truffles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Place the decorated truffles back on the parchment paper and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the coating sets completely.
- Store the orange creamsicle truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Chill cream cheese beforehand to ensure smooth blending without lumps, creating a perfectly creamy truffle base.
- Select high-quality white chocolate chips for the most luxurious and silky texture in your truffles.
- When zesting oranges, only scrape the bright outer layer to avoid bitter white pith, maximizing fresh citrus flavor.
- Use precise measurements for extracts to maintain a balanced orange creamsicle taste without overwhelming sweetness.
- Clean hands with cold water before rolling truffles to prevent sticking and achieve smoother, more uniform shapes.
- Keep truffles chilled at all times to maintain structural integrity and prevent melting during preparation.
- Experiment with different decorative toppings like crushed graham crackers or candied orange peel for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg