14275 Orange Marmalade Truffles 40 mins, plus refrigeration time 40 mins About 60 truffles Thu Jan 15 15:15:00 -0800 2009 Tue Aug 25 13:25:11 -0700 2009 Easy French CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/14275 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:25:11 GMT Chocolate and orange, a winning combo Silky chocolate truffles dotted with chewy bits of orange marmalade and rolled in cocoa powder. These truffles are refreshingly simple: Just melt chocolate with cream, stir in all things orangy, let the chocolate set up, and roll into petite bites. Serve them to your sweetie for brownie points, or as a stellar finishing touch at your next cocktail party.

What to buy: Look for marmalade with lots of zest to ensure you’ll have a chewy orange bit in every bite. We like St. Dalfour brand.

Game plan: The truffles can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Their orange flavor diminishes a little each day, though, so they’re best the same day they’re made.

This recipe was featured as part of our Academy Awards Cocktail Party menu.

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  • Place a medium saucepan filled with about 1 inch of water over medium-low heat until just simmering. Place chocolate in a medium glass or metal bowl and set the bowl over (but not touching) the simmering water. Add cream and stir until chocolate is smooth and melted, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove chocolate mixture from heat, add marmalade, liqueur, and zest, and stir until combined. Pour into an 8-by-8-inch dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Once set, scoop the ganache into teaspoon-size balls. Roll between the palms of your hands to create smooth round truffles, place on a baking sheet, and repeat with remaining ganache.
  • Place cocoa powder in a shallow dish and roll truffles in the powder to coat, shaking off excess. Reroll truffles in additional cocoa powder before serving, if necessary.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/01/truffle290.jpg Kate Ramos 54 Sweet/Dessert 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 3 cups)

    ]]>     1/2 cup heavy cream

    ]]>     1/4 cup orange marmalade**

    ]]>     2 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier**

    ]]>     1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, from 1 medium orange**

    ]]>     1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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