Orange Creamsicle Truffles
1 cup white chocolate chips
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon orange extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop orange food coloring
¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
Add the white chocolate chips to a medium bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and orange zest together. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
As soon as the mixture comes to a simmer, pour through a sieve into the white chocolate chips to strain out the orange zest. Allow the mixture to sit for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
Add the extracts and food coloring and whisk the mixture until smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated. The mixture may initially separate from the butter, but continue whisking/stirring and it will incorporate.
If needed, heat the mixture for 15 seconds at a time in the microwave if the chocolate has not melted all the way.
Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Scoop 1 to 1½ tablespoons of the truffle mixture and form into balls, then roll the balls in the powdered sugar.
Refrigerate the truffles for another 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
Orange Creamsicle Truffles
