Chocolate Orange Truffles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 160 ml heavy cream plus an extra splash for good measure.
02 - 1 tablespoon finely grated zest from an orange.
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons orange flavoring syrup.
04 - 340 grams of dark chocolate chunks.
05 - Half a cup of white sugar to coat the truffles.
06 - Extra orange zest to top if you're feeling decorative.

# Instructions:

01 - Pour the cream into a microwave-safe dish. Heat it for 60 seconds until it’s steaming hot.
02 - Stir in the orange zest along with the orange flavor extract until the cream absorbs the flavors.
03 - Toss the dark chocolate into the warm cream and let it sit so it starts melting.
04 - Stir it non-stop until the chocolate is melted completely, and the whole thing looks smooth and shiny.
05 - Microwave it for 15-second bursts if the chocolate doesn’t melt all the way through.
06 - Cover the bowl with cling film and set it in the fridge for 30-35 minutes, or until it firms up well enough to shape.
07 - Line a tray with baking paper to drop your finished truffles on.
08 - Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow dish. This will be for rolling the truffles.
09 - Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, make small portions out of the chilled mix.
10 - Roll each portion gently between your palms until it forms a clean, round ball.
11 - Drop the balls into the sugar and roll them around so every bit of them is covered.
12 - Put the coated pieces on the lined tray you prepared earlier.
13 - Sprinkle on some orange zest for that extra pop, if you'd like.
14 - Pop the truffles back into the fridge and chill them until you're ready to enjoy.
15 - Store them in a sealed container in the fridge, and they're good to go!

# Notes:

01 - Forget about firing up the oven for this one.
02 - Classic chocolate and orange pairing.
03 - You can prep them in advance easily.
04 - These make perfect holiday presents.

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