Orange White Chocolate Truffles are an orange lover’s dream come true! These decadent treats have a bright citrus flavor paired with a creamy, rich white chocolate. They’re great for gifts, parties or a weekend treat!
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I hate to admit this, but I’m not the greatest gift giver. It’s not that I don’t like to give gifts, I just struggle with finding the right gift. Does that make sense? Every year, the holiday season rolls around, and I find myself agonizing over candles vs. socks, kitchenware vs. books and whatever else I’ve queued up on that year’s gift guide.
I’d love to say that I make up for my gifting-impairment by being ahead of the game, but, y’all, I’d be lying if I did. Yes, I let that last minute pressure build until POP, I’m forced into a decision that I’m (semi) confident in.
With all that being said, I do have a go-to trick that has saved me on more than one occasion. Want to know what it is? Homemade gifts, especially this recipe right here. I love whipping up an easy sweet like these Orange White Chocolate Truffles made with Florida’s Natural orange juice.
Homemade orange white chocolate truffles are an effortless, delicious way to show your loved ones you care. Utilize a bit of cellophane or boxes and some festive decor to create a unique, thoughtful (and super tasty) gift!
Don’t say I never gave y’all nothin’! Happy Holidays everyone!
There’s nothing like the taste of 100% pure Florida orange juice made just from one ingredient: Florida oranges! Squeezed from their very own fresh oranges, grown right in the Sunshine State, Florida’s Natural is the best you can buy.
Each sip of this vibrant juice is 100% premium, 100% Florida and 100% delicious. It doesn’t get any better than that! Each glass has nearly two servings of whole fruit, as well as essential vitamins and minerals like folic acid, potassium and the daily recommendation of vitamin C.
Using Florida’s Natural orange juice in this truffle recipe adds the perfect citrus flavor to complement the white chocolate.
Perks and Highlights of the Best Orange White Chocolate Truffles
Cuisine Inspiration: European Desserts
There’s nothing like the decadence of European-inspired confections to make you feel like you’re indulging in a luxe café on a Paris side street, right from your kitchen!
Primary Cooking Method: No-bake/Chilling
No oven, no problem! These truffles are all about mixing, rolling, and chilling. Perfect for when you want to create magic without the heat.
Dietary Info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Hello, inclusivity! These little delights are here for our veggie lovers and gluten-avoiders. But trust, they’re so divine, everyone will want a bite (or five)!
Key Flavor: Citrusy Sweet Indulgence
Imagine the zest of sun-kissed oranges dancing a tango with creamy, dreamy white chocolate. That’s the flavor symphony happening in each of these truffles.
Skill Level: Easy-Peasy
You don’t need to be a patisserie maestro for these goodies. If you can mix and roll, you’re in the game!
Special Perks:
Indulgent but Light: Rich in flavor, yet each truffle feels as light as a cloud melting in your mouth — the ultimate paradox of indulgence.
No-Bake Brilliance: Save on utility bills and keep your kitchen cool. Win-win!
Crowd-Pleaser: These are like little flavor-packed gifts of joy — perfect for parties, potlucks, or wowing your in-laws.
Customizable: Roll these truffles in nuts, coconut, or cocoa — you’re the artist, and these are your canvas.
Make-Ahead Magic: Got a busy week? Make these ahead, and you’ve got dessert covered for that impromptu gathering or craving strike!
Ingredients
These easy Orange White Chocolate Truffles are melt-in-your-mouth good! Vibrant orange flavor meets white chocolate, butter, and Florida’s Natural orange juice for a perfect ganache that is then chilled and rolled into balls before getting a dip in powdered sugar–so delicious and surprisingly simple to make with only six ingredients. They look so fun and festive like little snowballs!
Now, I know this may not be a traditional holiday recipe but why can’t we mix things up a bit? Not everything has to be Peppermint Mocha or Gingerbread! So, today we’re brightening things up with a dash of sunshine.
Ready? What are you waiting for? Run and grab the ingredients then!
- Florida’s Natural No Pulp Orange Juice is bright and full of flavor! This juice not only adds a pop of zingy, tangy taste but it also makes for that gorgeous color.
- White Chocolate Chips are sweet, creamy and luscious. I recommend using a high-quality chocolate for the best result. Ghirardelli, Baker’s and Guittard are all fantastic options.
- Salted Butter adds a smooth, slightly salty decadence. If preferred, unsalted butter can be used, just be sure to supplement with a small pinch of salt.
- Orange Extract offers a more concentrated orange flavor that takes these truffles to the next level.
- Orange Zest works alongside the extract to offer even more delicious orange flavor. If preferred (for textural or flavor reasons), the zest can be omitted.
- Powdered Sugar is a simple way to take the visual representation up notch! Don’t have any on hand? Make your own by using my step-by-step guide!
Storage
- Room Temperature: If you’re planning on devouring them within a day or two, just keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. Choose a spot away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture to keep them in tip-top shape.
- Refrigerate: For a longer shelf life, place the truffles in an airtight container lined with parchment paper to keep them from sticking. They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to two weeks. Just remember to let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving – it brings out the flavors and that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Freeze: Got more self-control and want them to last even longer? Freeze ’em! Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them into an airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag. They’ll keep for several months. Thaw by placing them in the fridge for a few hours, then let them stand at room temperature for a bit before serving.
Homemade Truffles and Gifts
On the hunt for this year’s go-to gift? Skip the online shopping, don’t bother with over-crowded stores and save yourself some precious time!
Any of the recipes below make for the perfect homemade holiday hit:
Orange White Chocolate Truffles
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Florida’s Natural No Pulp Orange Juice
- zest of 1 medium orange
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp orange extract
- powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the orange juice and zest over low heat to steaming.
- After 5 minutes of steaming, add the butter to the pan. Allow the butter to melt completely.
- Add the white chocolate chips to a separate mixing bowl. Strain the orange juice-butter mixture over the chocolate chips and allow the chips to melt.
- Whisk the chocolate and liquids together until smooth. Lastly, stir in the orange extract.
- Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to cool in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Use a teaspoon to scoop the mixture into balls. Lightly coat your hands with the powdered sugar and roll the balls into a round shape before rolling them in the powdered sugar.
- Freeze the powdered orange truffles until you’re ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Room Temperature: If you’re planning on devouring them within a day or two, just keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. Choose a spot away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture to keep them in tip-top shape.
- Refrigerate: For a longer shelf life, place the truffles in an airtight container lined with parchment paper to keep them from sticking. They’ll stay good in the fridge for up to two weeks. Just remember to let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving – it brings out the flavors and that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Freeze: Got more self-control and want them to last even longer? Freeze ’em! Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them into an airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag. They’ll keep for several months. Thaw by placing them in the fridge for a few hours, then let them stand at room temperature for a bit before serving.
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These sound wonderful! I wonder what they’d be like with a bit of chopped dried sweetened cranberries….
Is it ok to double the recipe? I’m not sure 16 will be enough to split between gifts.
Surely!
Florida Natural uses only Florida grown oranges, if buying American is important to you. I suggest you read other labels before buying them. It tastes the best anyway.. Also read the labels on the chocolate, Bakers are peanut free,
I cannot wait to try this recipe! But I have a very stupid question….what is zest of orange?
You take 1 orange and zest it and add that to the recipe. Not stupid. Happy to help.
Orange zest is the colorful outer peel of the fruit which releases flavorful oils with the tiny bit of peel. You can use a microplane if your don’t have one the easiest way to get zest without a microplane is to use a vegetable peeler to take off wide strips. Be careful not to cut past the colored part of the peel—the white pithy layer between the peel and the fruit is bitter. Hope this helps.
You take an orange and scrape the skin very finely with a grater. Don’t use the white pulp or it will be bitter. Hope this helps.
I’m going to use Grand Marnier instead of the extract in half my recipe.
Enjoy!
Would these work if I replaced all the orange stuff with lemon? I have a bad reaction to orange, but lemon seems to be just fine.
Such beautiful truffles! Perfect for the holidays and they sound absolutely amazing with the use of the orange juice and orange extract.
I made these with my kiddos last night. That had so much flavor and was a great use of orange juice.
What a great idea using orange juice to make these truffles. Orange and white chocolate sound like an amazing combination!
This is the flavor combination I didn’t know I needed but I do! These sound marvelous!
These truffles look amazing!! I need to make them for Christmas!