These tasty rich dark chocolate orange truffles taste amazing and are great for dinner parties, leave yourself time for them to set.

Ingredients:

• 200g (7oz) dark chocolate
• 150ml (¼ pint) double cream
• 25g (1oz) butter, diced
• 2½ tsp orange essence
• Chocolate sprinkles

Method:

1. Break the chocolate into pieces in a heatproof bowl, with the cream and butter and simmer over a low heat until the chocolate has melted and the sauce is smooth.
2. Pour into a freezer container and freeze for 2 hours until firm.
3. Using a teaspoon or a melon baller, scoop the mixture into balls. Roll in the chocolate sprinkles to coat and pop into a mini cake case.  Chill until ready.

Top tips:

• To scoop the truffles easily, dip the teaspoon or melon baller in hot water first so it glides through the mixture.
• If you find the mixture is melting, pop back in the freezer for 15mins.  Ensuring your previously made truffles are in the fridge.

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