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Chocolate Orange Truffles

Homemade chocolate truffles are easier to make than you think! These brigadeiros are made with just a few ingredients and are bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of orange.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Brazilian
Keyword Brigadeiros, Candy, Homemade chocolate, sweetened condensed milk
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 24 truffles

Ingredients

TRUFFLE INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • zest from one orange (about 1 tbsp)
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 14-oz can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder

SUGGESTED TRUFFLE TOPPINGS

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (may need more)
  • 1/3 cup sprinkles (may need more)
  • 1/3 cup sanding sugar (may need more)

Instructions

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Spray a 9x5 baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Combine the butter, pinch of salt, and orange zest in a medium pot. Place over medium-low heat and stir gently until butter is melted.
  • Whisk the condensed milk and 2/3 cup cocoa powder into the pot until completely combined; mixture will resemble brownie batter.
  • Keep heat on medium-low. Use a spatula to stir gently but CONSTANTLY (seriously, CONSTANTLY --don't let the chocolate burn on the bottom) until mixture has thickened and is pulling away from the sides of the pot, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat. Use the spatula to turn out the truffle mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into a thin, even(ish) layer. You want this to cool quickly, not look pretty.
  • Refrigerate the truffle mixture for around 4 hours, or until you're ready to scoop and form the truffles.

DECORATING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Assemble little bowls with your desired toppings -- the extra cocoa powder, sprinkles, or sanding sugar mentioned up above; you could also use chopped nuts, toasted coconut, or coookie crumbles. Be creative!
  • Remove the cold truffle mixture from the fridge. Scoop out a scant tablespoon of the mixture and roll between your hands to form a smooth ball.
  • Roll the truffle in your toppings and place on a platter or a muffin liner until ready to serve. Keep refrigerated if not being served right away.

Notes

Chocolate Orange Truffles is an adapted version of this recipe.