What are orange truffles?
Orange Creamsicle Truffles are an orange lovers dream come true! These decadent treats have a bright orange goodness paired with a creamy, rich white chocolate flavor to compliment them. They’re super easy to make and people of all ages will love them! They’re great for gifts or parties, or just a weekend treat.
What makes a chocolate a truffle?
Chocolate truffles are round and dusted with cocoa powder. The name “truffle” comes from their resemblance to mushroom-like fungus, considered a delicacy of the same name. The main ingredient besides chocolate is heavy cream. Basically, all truffles are fine chocolate and cream with a ganache filling.
What is the taste of chocolate truffle?
This sturdy chocolate exterior makes the chocolate truffle easier to handle and gives it a satisfying crunch before giving way to its lusciously smooth ganache center. A combination of rich, chocolatey tastes and textures creates an indulgent treat that packs a lot of luxury in a bite-sized dessert.
What is the difference between a truffle and a chocolate truffle?
So what exactly is the difference between chocolate and truffles if both are considered to be in the same category of sweets? Well, the answer is pretty straightforward. Truffles are a kind of chocolate whereas chocolate is simply a flavour of truffles.
Can you add orange oil to chocolate?
Natures Flavors’ Orange Flavor Oil for Chocolate is specially formulated for use in oil soluble chocolate applications. This flavor works well when added to pure chocolate or cocoa bases.
How do you add Flavour to chocolate?
Chocolate can be flavored with alcohol-based extracts, liqueurs, or flavored oils. Alcohol-based extracts are commonly found in the baking aisle of grocery stores and include flavors like vanilla, almond, hazelnut, coconut, and lemon.
How do you eat a chocolate truffle?
It wasn’t until I put the box together that I found the directions on how to eat a truffle….
- See and be present. Take three cleansing breathes and close your eyes.
- Lick or smell the chocolate.
- Bite the truffle into two pieces.
- Taste the chocolate.
- Repeat Step 4 with the remaining half of the truffle.
How do you make orange melting chocolate?
Use pink, yellow, and white melts to make new shades of orange. Mix orange and white candy melts at a 1:2 ratio when adding them into your melting pot or microwave-safe bowl.
How do you add Flavour to melted chocolate?
We recommend adding ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Super Strength Flavoring per pound of chocolate. Flavoring can be stirred into the melted chocolate once it has been tempered. It’s best to add the minimum amount of flavoring and add more to taste.
What Flavours can I add to chocolate?
Beyond basic vanilla, chocolate goes well with almost any fruit flavor. Citrus flavors, like orange and lemon, are most traditional, but grapefruit and lime work well too. Tart fruits like cranberries, pomegranates, and even pineapple also pair nicely with chocolate.
Do chocolate truffles need to be refrigerated?
The best place to keep your chocolates is in a room that is between 64 and 68 degrees with low humidity and of course away from direct sunlight and any other heat source. So many people make the mistake of putting them in the refrigerator but this is not a good idea for a few reasons.