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.
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Christmas truffles: chocolate truffles with orange and cinnamon
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
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
- 8.8 oz (250 g) dark chocolate, at least 60-70% cocoa
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) 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 tsp 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: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe specify at least 60–70% cocoa chocolate?
The article is explicit: the flavor of these truffles depends completely on the chocolate. A 60–70% bar has enough bitterness and cocoa depth to stand up to the cinnamon and fresh orange zest; a sweeter milk chocolate would make the truffles cloying and would lose the elegant winter-spice quality the author is after.
Are these suitable as homemade edible gifts?
Yes — the article specifically frames these as an edible gift that shows effort and consideration. The notes say they can be stored in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container, so you can make them a few days ahead and package them before giving.
Why does the ganache need to be fully set before rolling into balls?
The mixture — 8.8 oz of dark chocolate, 1/2 cup cream, 2 tsp butter — is liquid when warm. The notes warn that the chocolate must be completely set in the fridge (about 2 hours) before rolling; if you try to shape it too soon it will be too soft to form balls and will stick to your hands.
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Hi, Katie, thank you! This makes about 20!
Thank you! I am going to bring them down to my fiance’s family’s house for Christmas!
Looks great! About how many does this make? Thank you!