Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1-2 drops orange food colouring (optional)
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers (or graham crackers)
- 10 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening
Instructions:
- Combine the softened cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and completely lump-free.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, orange zest, orange juice, and food colouring (if using) until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the crushed vanilla wafers using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed. The mixture should be firm enough to roll.
- Cover the bowl and chill the truffle mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, until it is firm enough to handle.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the mixture (about 1 tablespoon each) and quickly roll them between your palms into smooth balls. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Return the tray of rolled truffles to the refrigerator or freezer for 15–20 minutes to ensure they are very cold before dipping.
- Gently melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until perfectly smooth and glossy.
- Working quickly, drop one chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully submerged. Use a fork to lift the truffle out, tapping off the excess chocolate gently on the side of the bowl.
- Return the dipped truffle to the parchment-lined tray. Allow the chocolate shell to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator (about 15 minutes).
- Once the chocolate is fully set, serve immediately or store the No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.