Chocolate Orange Toppers

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Rich and decadent chocolate orange toppers recipe
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1h 35min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 liter milk
50 g chocolate ( recipe specifies `` with a hint of oranges '' )
3 eggs
2 egg yolks
30 g sugar
1 orange
butter ( for the moulds )
50 g plain dark chocolate
1/8 liter cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
424
Sugar
28g
Fat
28g
Chocolate orange toppers are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness and creaminess of custard with the depth and intensity of dark chocolate and the tang and fragrance of orange zest. They are a popular dessert in European patisseries and restaurants, and can be served on their own or with whipped cream, berries, or a dusting of cocoa powder. They are especially popular during the holiday season, but can be enjoyed year round by chocolate and orange lovers.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter 8 small moulds
2.Warm the milk, the 50g chocolate and the orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat
3.Mix the eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until well combined
4.Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the eggs while stirring
5.Pour the mixture into the moulds and place them in a baking dish filled with enough water to reach halfway up the moulds
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, then let cool
7.Melt the plain dark chocolate in a microwave or bain-marie, then add the cream and mix well
8.Pour the chocolate mixture onto the cooled custard and let cool again in the fridge for at least 1 hour

PROS

These chocolate orange toppers are a decadent dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the fragrant and citrusy notes of orange.

They are easy to make, and can be prepped in advance and served cold, making them perfect for entertaining.

CONS

These chocolate orange toppers are high in calories, sugar and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, and are not recommended for people with diabetes or lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these chocolate orange toppers are not particularly healthy, cocoa contains flavanols that may have beneficial effects on heart health, and orange zest contains vitamin C and antioxidants that may support immunity and overall health.
However, these benefits should be balanced against the high sugar and fat content of this dessert.

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