Saffron Truffles

These are the golden treats of Christmas in a creamy truffle form! Exclude rum to make the saffron truffles kid-friendly.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Finely chop the chocolate. Wash the orange thoroughly in lukewarm water. Grate the zest.

Step 2

Bring the cream and saffron to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Add orange zest, butter, rum, and salt. Pour the mixture into a bowl. Let it cool and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Step 3

Roll the truffle mixture into balls. Place them in the fridge.

Step 4

For garnishing: Finely chop the chocolate. Melt 150 g of the chocolate over a water bath. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining chocolate.

Step 5

Dip the truffle balls in the melted chocolate. Place them on a baking paper to set. Drizzle some chocolate over the top and optionally attach a small snowflake sprinkle on top. Let them set.