Description
A delightful recipe for Orange Creamsicle Truffles, combining creamy, citrusy goodness with a sweet white chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- 🧀 Cream Cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- 🍬 Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- 🍊 Orange Zest: 1 tablespoon (freshly grated)
- 🍊 Orange Extract: 1 teaspoon
- 🍫 White Chocolate: 12 oz (chopped or chips)
- 🥥 Coconut Flakes: 1/2 cup (sweetened or unsweetened, as preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture by combining softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Add orange zest and orange extract to the mixture and blend until smooth.
- Form the truffles by scooping out one-inch balls of the mixture and placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the truffles in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring frequently.
- Dip each truffle in the melted chocolate and place back on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of the coated truffles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill the truffles again for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the mixture properly to make forming the truffles easier.
- Experiment with different coatings like nuts or sprinkles.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Truffles can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle, Truffles, Dessert, No-bake, Sweet Treats