Cognac-Infused Chocolate Truffles with Orange Zest

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Rich dark chocolate truffles enhanced with the warm, woody notes of D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac and brightened by fresh orange zest. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), heavy cream, D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 20, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 20 French cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Chop 8 oz dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes to soften.
  2. Step 2: Stir the chocolate and cream mixture gently until smooth and glossy. Stir in 2 tbsp D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  4. Step 4: Using a teaspoon, scoop out ganache and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands. Roll each ball in 1/4 cup cocoa powder to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to set.

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