Description
Delightfully creamy and bursting with bright citrus flavor, these Orange Creamsicle Truffles combine smooth cream cheese and white chocolate with fresh orange juice and zest. Perfect for a refreshing treat, these no-bake truffles coated in white chocolate or orange candy coating are easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Coating
- 1 cup white chocolate or orange candy coating for dipping
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: Beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, creating a perfect base for the truffle mixture.
- Mix Flavorings: Add the orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to the cream cheese and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Melt White Chocolate Chips: Melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring well between each interval until fully melted and smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly to avoid melting the cream cheese mixture in the next step.
- Combine Mixture: Stir one quarter of the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture to lighten and flavor the base.
- Shape Truffles: Roll the cream cheese mixture into 1-inch balls, making sure they are uniform in size for even coating.
- Dip in Coating: Dip each truffle ball into the remaining melted white chocolate or orange candy coating fully covering each ball.
- Arrange on Tray: Place the dipped truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking and prepare them for chilling.
- Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 1 hour to allow the coating to set and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the chilled truffles and enjoy the creamy, citrusy treat.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor impact.
- If white chocolate chips are not melting smoothly, add a small amount of shortening to improve texture.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a stronger orange flavor, consider adding a drop or two of orange extract.
- Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before mixing or dipping to prevent melting the cream cheese mixture.
