Chocolate Orange Truffles (Easy No Bake Dessert)
These easy chocolate orange truffles are rich, velvety, smooth, and easy to make a no bake dessert. Filled with bright citrus flavor from real orange zest and juice, these truffles come together quickly.
They taste just like gourmet homemade chocolate truffles, but making them is super easy.
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The creamy center comes from coconut milk, making them a completely vegan, dairy free, gluten free dessert that is perfect for anyone looking for a quick no bake chocolate truffle recipe.
They come together in 10 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
About Chocolate Orange Truffles
These Vegan Chocolate Desserts are one of the best tasting orange chocolate desserts. They are perfect as holiday chocolate truffles, Christmas homemade chocolates, or as a simple treat whenever you want something chocolatey and indulgent.
These coconut milk chocolate truffles are prepared using 70% dark chocolate, coconut milk, fresh zest, and a reduced orange juice syrup that takes the citrus flavor to another level.
This is one of my favorite vegan chocolate truffles because the flavor is bold yet refreshing.
The great thing about these No-bake chocolate truffles is that you can make them either in the microwave or stove top which keeps the whole recipe quick and beginner friendly.
If you have ever wanted to learn how to make chocolate orange truffles at home, this recipe is calling your name.
If you love these Holiday chocolate truffles, then you would also love to try chocolate orange cake, orange cake, and hot orange juice.
These no bake truffle recipes are full of real orange flavor from zest and fresh juice and taste like the best chocolate truffles.
Why You Will Love the Recipe
These Orange Chocolate Truffles
✔ are completely vegan, dairy free, and gluten free
✔ are simple and quick
✔ use only basic pantry ingredients
✔ have real orange flavor
✔ are great for homemade chocolate gifts
✔ are perfect for Christmas and festive dessert boxes
✔ are made in the microwave for easy prep
✔ have a rich and creamy texture
✔ are a great treat for plant based chocolate truffles
Ingredients
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Dark Chocolate: It is the main ingredient of this chocolate truffles recipe and makes the base of your vegan orange chocolate truffles and gives them a smooth finish. Make sure to use good quality dairy free chocolate.
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Coconut Milk: It is added for a creamy, silky, and soft texture to make vegan chocolate ganache. Always use thick and full fat coconut milk for making the best truffles. You can also replace the coconut milk with regular cream or cashew cream to create a soft and silky texture.
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Coconut Oil: A little coconut oil is added for shine and to improve the texture of your no bake chocolate truffles.
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Fresh Orange Zest: Orange zest is the key to getting the brightest orange flavour. Fresh orange zest gives you the strongest zesty chocolate truffles aroma.
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Fresh Orange Juice**: Reduced fresh orange juice is added to deepen the orange flavor and makes these taste like gourmet orange chocolate dessert truffles.
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Vanilla Extract: It is added for warmth and balances the chocolate.
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Orange Essence or Orange Oil: It is optional but highly recommended as it boosts the citrus flavor for extra vibrant vegan chocolate truffles.
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Cocoa Powder or Melted Chocolate: You can either use melted dark chocolate or unsweetened cocoa powder for coating your DIY chocolate truffles.
How to Make Chocolate Orange Truffles
Making these truffles is super simple. In fact, this is one of the easiest ways to make homemade chocolate truffles at home.
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Just zest 2 oranges and juice one orange.
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Then reduce the juice until thick to intensify the citrus.
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After that, melt the chocolate and coconut milk in the microwave to make a smooth ganache.
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Mix in coconut oil, zest, reduced juice, vanilla, and optional orange essence.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill for 2-3 hours or until firm.
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Shape into balls and chill them for 10 minutes. Then coat them in melted chocolate and sprinkle with orange zest.
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Alternatively, you can coat them with unsweetened cocoa powder or coconut flakes.
Variations
Simple Chocolate Truffles
To make the classic 4 ingredient chocolate truffle version, simply skip the essence.
Coconut Chocolate Orange Truffles
For this version, skip orange essence and zest, and roll the truffles in shredded coconut for extra texture.
Chocolate Orange Truffles Christmas Edition
For beautiful holiday chocolate truffles, coat them with chopped pistachios, freeze dried berries, or edible glitter.
Orange Chocolate Candy Style
Add extra zest to turn these truffles and cut them into square bites after chilling. This turns these truffles into citrus packed orange chocolate candy bites.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these truffles chilled for the perfect creamy texture.
You can add them to holiday dessert platters along with other truffles and cookies like lemon white chocolate cookies, Pistachio Cranberry Cookies, Linzer Cookies, Snowball Cookies, and Thumbprint Cookies.
They can also be packed as homemade truffle gifts.
They are also great for festive gatherings and celebrations, or perfect for anyone wanting an easy vegan dessert.
Storage Suggestions
You can refrigerate them for up to 1 week. Keep in an airtight container to prevent drying.
Freezing: They can also be frozen for 1 to 2 months. Just thaw them overnight before serving.
Tips & Tricks to make the best Chocolate Orange Truffles
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Chocolate: For best flavours and textures, use high quality 70% dark chocolate. I used vegan dark chocolate, but you can also use sugar free dark chocolate or regular dark chocolate here.
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Regular truffles: If you are not into a vegan diet, then you can also use regular cream and butter for making the truffles.
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Juice reduction: For strong citrus flavor, reduce the orange juice properly.
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Chilling: Make sure to chill the ganache fully before shaping. Also, chill the shaped balls before dipping to keep the coating smooth.
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Shaping: If for some reason it is hard for you to shape the truffles, you can coat your hands lightly with cocoa when rolling.
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Salt: You can also add a pinch of salt to deepen the chocolate flavor.
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Microwaving: Microwave the chocolate ganache in short intervals to avoid burning the chocolate. You can also use a double boiler to melt the dark chocolate.
Chocolate Orange Truffles (Step-by-step photo instructions)
How to Make Chocolate Orange Truffles
- Zest 1 large orange and set the zest aside.
- Slice one orange and juice it using a juicer.
- Strain the juice into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Set aside.
- In a heat-safe bowl, add the broken chocolate pieces or chocolate chips and coconut milk.
- Melt in the microwave for 1 minute or over a double boiler. Stir until completely smooth.
- While it is still warm, mix in 1 tablespoon coconut oil, the reduced orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1.5 teaspoons orange zest.
- Add a few drops of orange essence or oil (if using) for a deeper orange flavor and mix well.
- Once the mixture reaches room temperature, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours since the extra juice makes the ganache softer.
- Scoop and roll into balls, Place them on a parchment line tray. Then chill for 15 minutes.
- Dip each truffle in melted dark chocolate and place them on a parchment paper–lined plate.
- Top each truffle with a bit of orange zest while the coating is still wet. Alternatively, coat with cocoa powder or coconut.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving. Your Chocolate Orange Truffles are ready to enjoy!
Recipe Card
Chocolate Orange Truffles [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 4.9 from 5 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Desserts | International | 13 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 145 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For chocolate orange truffles
- 170 g dark chocolate or chocolate chips (dairy-free)
- 1/3 cup thick full-fat coconut milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 large oranges
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A few drops of orange essence or oil (optional)
- 120 g melted dark chocolate or cacao powder for coating
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to Make Chocolate Orange Truffles
- Zest 1 large orange and set the zest aside.
- Slice one orange and juice it using a juicer.
- Strain the juice into a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Set aside.
- In a heat-safe bowl, add the broken chocolate pieces or chocolate chips and coconut milk.
- Melt in the microwave for 1 minute or over a double boiler. Stir until completely smooth.
- While it is still warm, mix in 1 tablespoon coconut oil, the reduced orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1.5 teaspoons orange zest.
- Add a few drops of orange essence or oil (if using) for a deeper orange flavor and mix well.
- Once the mixture reaches room temperature, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours since the extra juice makes the ganache softer.
- Scoop and roll into balls, Place them on a parchment line tray. Then chill for 15 minutes.
- Dip each truffle in melted dark chocolate and place them on a parchment paper–lined plate.
- Top each truffle with a bit of orange zest while the coating is still wet. Alternatively, coat with cocoa powder or coconut.
- Chill for 20 minutes before serving. Your Chocolate Orange Truffles are ready to enjoy!
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NOTES:
- For best flavours and textures, use high quality 70% dark chocolate. I used vegan dark chocolate, but you can also use sugar free dark chocolate or regular dark chocolate here.
- If you are not into a vegan diet, then you can also use regular cream and butter for making the truffles.
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