Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, full-fat brick style, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1.5 tbsp orange zest, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp pure orange extract
  • 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Beat the 8 oz softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until it is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
  2. Gradually mix in the 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar on low speed. Mix until the mixture looks like a thick, glossy frosting.
  3. Place the 2 cups of white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second bursts, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely fluid and warm.
  4. Add the melted chocolate, 1.5 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tsp orange extract to the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently until the color is uniform and orange flecks are visible throughout.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour 30 mins until the dough is firm enough to handle without sticking to your palms.
  6. Using a small scoop, portion out 2.5cm balls. Roll them between your palms until they are perfectly round and smooth.
  7. Place the rolled balls on a parchment lined tray and freeze for 15 minutes. Note: This prevents them from melting when they hit the warm dipping chocolate.
  8. Melt the 12 oz melting wafers with 1 tsp coconut oil in the microwave. Heat until the mixture flows off the spoon like silk ribbons.
  9. Using a fork, dip each chilled ball into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl until the excess coating drips away entirely.
  10. Place back on parchment and let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes until the shell is matte and firm to the touch.