Best Cranberry Orange Truffles Recipes

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CRANBERRY ORANGE TRUFFLES



Cranberry Orange Truffles image

Homemade truffles are a delicacy my family looks forward to every holiday. We love the combination of tart cranberries and rich chocolate-and the orange and almond put this recipe over the top. -TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon almond extract
COATING:
12 ounces white candy coating, chopped
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat chocolate and butter until melted, stirring frequently. Whisk a small amount of mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the heat, whisking constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches at least 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon., Remove from the heat; stir in the cranberries, orange juice concentrate and extract. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Shape into 1-in. balls., In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip truffles in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets and drizzle with bittersweet chocolate. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE



Cranberry-Orange Trifle image

I make this showstopper for many occasions, slightly changing-or adding-ingredients. I sometimes add toasted coconut between the layers. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
CUSTARD:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
6 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TRIFLE:
1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Sweetened whipped cream and orange sections

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool completely., For custard, in a large saucepan, mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot milk mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Cool for 30 minutes. Press waxed paper onto surface of filling; refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour., To assemble, place half of the cake on the bottom of a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass bowl; drizzle with 2 tablespoons orange liqueur. Layer with half of the cranberry mixture, 1/4 cup almonds and half of the custard. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Top with whipped cream and orange sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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