Description
Delight in these No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Truffles, a luscious blend of creamy white chocolate and zesty orange flavors. Perfectly smooth and vibrant, these truffles capture the nostalgic taste of creamsicles without any baking, making them a simple yet impressive dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies or graham crackers
- Pinch of salt
- Orange gel food coloring (optional)
Coating & Garnish
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for coating)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to create a perfect base for the truffles.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place 1 ½ cups of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly before proceeding.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese. Add orange zest, orange extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, stirring thoroughly. Fold in the crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers until the mixture is well combined.
- Add Color (Optional): For a vibrant creamsicle hue, add a drop or two of orange gel food coloring and mix evenly throughout the mixture.
- Chill Mixture: Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until it is firm enough to handle and shape.
- Form Truffles: Once chilled, scoop out the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.
- Melt Coating Chocolate: Melt the remaining 1 cup of white chocolate chips until smooth, using the same method as before.
- Coat Truffles: Dip each truffle ball into the melted white chocolate to coat completely. Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray.
- Set Coating: Chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator until the white chocolate sets firmly.
- Finish and Serve: Optionally, dust the truffles with powdered sugar before serving to add a delicate touch.
Notes
- For an extra citrus burst, roll truffles in additional orange zest and sugar before coating with white chocolate.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- These truffles can be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
