Orange White Chocolate Bites (Printable Version)
Soft, decadent white chocolate treats bursting with bright orange flavor, giving you all the creamsicle vibes in a fancy, bite-sized form.
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon orange extract
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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Pinch of salt
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8 oz. white chocolate, broken into small pieces
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Orange or red and yellow food coloring (optional)
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Steps:
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Melt the pieces of white chocolate slowly in a double boiler, stirring gently until it's smooth and fully melted. Be cautious not to overheat—keep it below 105°F. It should feel warm, not hot, when you touch it to estimate the temperature.
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Warm the butter in a small pan until it melts. Add the heavy cream and mix it in completely. Stir in the salt, orange extract, and food coloring (if you're using it), and set it aside. Check that it's close to the temperature of the melted chocolate before you combine them.
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Once the butter-cream mixture has cooled slightly, carefully stir it into the melted white chocolate until it's smooth and everything is combined.
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Let the mixture cool down a bit, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until it's firm enough to handle. You can stir it with a fork a couple of times during chilling, then cover again and return it to the fridge.
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Scoop out about a spoonful of the chilled mixture and roll it between your hands to make a 1-inch ball. You can dust your hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking or drop a spoonful directly into the sugar and roll from there if it’s very sticky.
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Roll each ball all around in powdered sugar to coat them generously.
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Put the truffles in a container with a tight lid and store in the fridge for up to a week. If you need them to last longer, pop them in the freezer.
# Notes:
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Getting the temperature right while melting white chocolate is key—don’t let it get too hot.
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Match the temperature of the butter and cream mixture with the melted chocolate for the best blending.
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If the truffle mixture is too hard after chilling, leave it out for a bit to soften before making balls.
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Add a teaspoon of orange zest along with the extract if you want a stronger orange taste.