Description
Chocolate orange posset is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the bright, zesty notes of orange, resulting in a smooth, velvety texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- Heavy cream: 2 cups (480 ml)
- Dark chocolate: 200 g (7 oz), chopped
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100 g)
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (freshly grated)
- Orange juice: 1/4 cup (60 ml), freshly squeezed
- Gelatin: 1 teaspoon (powdered)
- Cold water: 2 tablespoons (30 ml, for blooming gelatin)
- Cocoa powder: for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the chocolate mixture by combining heavy cream and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add chopped dark chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Mix in the orange zest and juice.
- Bloom the gelatin in cold water, then add it to the warm chocolate-orange mixture, stirring until dissolved.
- Strain the mixture into cups, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar levels based on personal preference.
- Can be made in advance for convenience.
- Experiment with different flavors like mint or espresso.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate, orange, posset, dessert, creamy, easy recipe