Christmas mood sets in. Christmas is getting closer. I surround myself with lots of lovely sweets. Home made, of course.

Here in Europe, our festive days begin with the first days of December. I start planning which cakes and cookies I will bake and gifts I’ll give to the ones I love. I always have on my mind that a big price doesn’t make the gift right. The ones you give from your heart count and edible gifts are always on my to-do list for Christmas days. They show that you put some effort, time and consideration into presents.

I am continuing with Christmas (how many times did I write Christmas in this post) recipes. This time I prepared another simple and easy edible gift for you – truffles again, but winter-flavored: cinnamon and orange. They are truly lovely. Such a simple little bite. Its flavor depends completely on the chocolate, so you want to use good-quality one. I always use chocolate with at least 60-70 % of cocoa.

Christmas truffles: chocolate truffles with orange and cinnamon

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Author: Tamara Novacovic
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 20 truffles 1x

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Description

These Christmas chocolate truffles are infused with the warm, festive flavors of orange and cinnamon, making them a perfect homemade gift or treat for the holiday season.

Ingredients

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8.8 oz (250 g) dark chocolate, at least 60-70% cocoa
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 tsp butter
Decorative sprinkles

Instructions

Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it is almost boiling, but do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the dark chocolate and butter. Stir until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add the cinnamon and finely grated orange zest to the chocolate mixture and stir well to combine.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until it is firm, about 2 hours.
Once set, use a teaspoon to scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls with your hands.
Roll each truffle in decorative sprinkles to coat.
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Ensure the chocolate mixture is completely set in the fridge before rolling into balls for the best texture. Use high-quality chocolate with at least 60-70% cocoa for the best flavor. These truffles make excellent edible gifts and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: European