Description

Delight in these luscious White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles, a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and vibrant orange flavors. These no-bake treats combine softened cream cheese with zest and extracts to create a fluffy, citrusy filling, coated optionally with more white chocolate or sparkling orange sanding sugar. Ideal for parties or a festive dessert, they’re easy to prepare and wonderfully decadent.

Ingredients

Scale

Truffle Base

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

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Instructions

Melt the white chocolate: Chop the white chocolate into small pieces and gently melt it using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to ensure it melts evenly and does not burn.
Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
Combine chocolate and cream cheese: Allow the melted white chocolate to cool slightly so it doesn’t curdle the cream cheese. Then stir the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and homogenous.
Chill the mixture: Place the truffle mixture in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or until it firms up enough to handle and roll.
Form truffle balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, scoop small amounts of the firm mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls evenly.
Decorate the truffles: Optional step – dip the truffles in additional melted white chocolate or roll them in orange sanding sugar for a festive decorative finish.
Final chilling: Chill the decorated truffles again for 30 minutes to set and firm up before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor and aroma.
If melting chocolate in a microwave, use short 15-20 second bursts to avoid overheating.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative and use dairy-free white chocolate.