Chocolate Orange Truffles

Ingredients:

• 220 g semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped (not granules)
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• Finely grated zest of 2 oranges
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/3 tbsp. sugar turbinado

Preparation:

1. Pour about 2.5 cm of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a very low simmer. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl that can be placed on the saucepan, making sure it doesn't touch the water. Place the bowl over the water and let the chocolate melt, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Remove from heat.
2. Meanwhile, combine the heavy cream, honey, and half the orange zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey dissolves. Strain the cream through a fine sieve into a small bowl, then gradually whisk in the chocolate until smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter until melted.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a cool place until the chocolate mixture hardens slightly, about 1 hour.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and remaining orange zest. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a pastry bag or zip-lock bag fitted with a 0.5 cm round tip. Holding the pastry bag about 0.5 cm above the baking sheet, pipe 2 cm truffles. Sprinkle with orange sugar. Before serving, refrigerate until completely set, about 15 minutes.