Homemade Chocolate Orange Truffles
- 2 Cups Semi Sweet or Dark Chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- zest of 1 Orange
- Chocolate Sprinkles, for coating
- Cocoa Powder, for coating
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heat proof bowl; set aside
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and orange zest until it is simmering
- Pour the orange infused heavy cream over the chocolate and allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes without stirring
- Whisk the chocolate and heavy cream together until is it smooth
- Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the chocolate ganache to avoid a crust from forming
- Refrigerate the chocolate ganache for 2 hours or until it is thick enough to scoop
- Scoop the chocolate ganache into 2 tsp balls and roll; place on a parchment lined baking sheet
- Coat the chocolate orange truffles with chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder
- Refrigerate the Chocolate Orange Truffles for 10-15 minutes or until ready to serve!