FRENCH KISS TRUFFLES

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These truffles are so impressive that they won first place at the Wisconsin State Fair. The two-tone creamy candies combine an orange-flavored white chocolate and milk chocolate. -Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
COATING:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Additional milk and white baking chocolate, melted

Steps:

Place white chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 1/3 cup cream just to a boil. Pour over white chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in orange zest and extract., Place milk chocolate in another small bowl. In same saucepan, bring remaining cream just to a boil. Pour over milk chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool both mixtures to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until firm., To form centers, take 1-1/2 teaspoons of each chocolate mixture and shape into a two-tone ball, about 1 in. round. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, whisk semisweet chocolate until smooth. Dip truffles in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Return to baking sheets; drizzle with additional chocolate as desired. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.