There are many flavors we might remember from our childhood but one that is special to most of us is creamsicle. We often enjoyed it when we were trying to cool off on a hot summer day or perhaps we have a memory of getting a frozen creamsicle bar from the ice cream truck. In any case, it is lovely to enjoy such a treat.
If you are someone who craves creamsicle, or if you just enjoy a great treat, you are going to adore this recipe. It is for orange creamsicle truffles and they are going to melt in your mouth. The recipe is easy to make, so it is perfect for throwing together on a hot, summer afternoon. Make this snack for your family once and they will keep coming back for more.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
Zest of 1/2 orange
3 Tbsp heavy cream
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp orange extract
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Red and yellow food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Pour white chocolate chips into a mixing bowl, set aside.
Melt butter along with orange zest in a small saucepan.
Stir in cream and scald mixture, remove from heat.
Pour hot cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve over white chocolate chips and using a rubber spatula press zest against sieve to release orange oils into mixture.
Allow mixture to rest 1 minute, add orange extract and optional food coloring to white chocolate chip mixture then stir until smooth.
Cover mixture and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
Scoop mixture out by heaping teaspoon fulls and form into balls then roll in powdered sugar.
Freeze truffles 20 minutes then enjoy. Store truffles in refrigerator as they will soften at room temperature or freeze for up to 1 month.