Description
Bright, creamy, and bursting with citrus flavor, these White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Truffles are the ultimate no-bake treat. With their velvety orange-infused ganache center coated in luscious white chocolate, they channel all the nostalgic joy of a creamsicle in elegant bite-sized form. Perfect for holiday trays, DIY gifts, or quick dessert ideas, this easy recipe transforms a few simple ingredients into a decadent treat that’s also gluten-free. Whether you’re after breakfast ideas, easy dinner party desserts, or just delicious food ideas, these creamy citrus truffles fit the bill beautifully.
Ingredients
200g white chocolate (for filling)
60ml heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp orange zest (from one medium orange)
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
300g white chocolate (for coating)
Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, butter, orange zest, and salt. Heat until it just starts to simmer, then remove from heat.
2. Stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the hot mixture over the chopped 200g white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and fully melted. Microwave in short bursts if needed.
4. Cover and refrigerate the ganache for 2 hours until firm.
5. Scoop and roll the chilled ganache into small balls. Freeze them for 30 minutes.
6. Melt the remaining 300g white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave.
7. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and place on parchment paper.
8. Dust with powdered sugar or extra zest if desired. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Use real white chocolate bars instead of chips for smooth melting.
Chill the ganache thoroughly before shaping—don’t rush this step.
To enhance flavor, always use fresh orange zest and juice.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: white chocolate truffles, orange creamsicle, no-bake dessert, citrus truffles, holiday candy