Decadent Chocolate Orange Posset You Can Make in Minutes Recipe
This Decadent Chocolate Orange Posset is a luscious, creamy dessert combining the bright zest of orange with rich semi-sweet chocolate, ready to impress in just minutes and perfect for leisurely chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Posset
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar (Adjust for preferred sweetness.)
- 2 tablespoons Orange Zest (Or substitute with lemon, lime, or grapefruit zest.)
- 2⅓ cups Heavy Whipping Cream (Ensure at least 36% milk fat.)
- ½ cup Fresh Orange Juice (Fresh juice is essential for vibrant flavor.)
Ganache
- 3 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Chopped, 60-70% cacao.)
- 3 oz Additional Heavy Cream (Use the same type of cream as above.)
Instructions
- Preparation: Prep Ramekins: Place 8 small ramekins or cups on a sheet pan for easy handling.
- Make Orange Sugar: Rub together sugar and orange zest until fragrant and light in color.
- Heat Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and orange sugar, stirring until boiling. Reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Juice Oranges: Juice the oranges to yield ½ cup of fresh juice.
- Combine & Strain: Strain the cream mixture into a bowl and mix in the orange juice. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Pour into Ramekins: Ladle the mixture into the ramekins. Chill uncovered for at least 1 hour, then cover and chill for 3-4 hours.
- Make Ganache: Heat chocolate and 3 oz of heavy cream together until melted and smooth. Spoon over each chilled posset.
- Serve: Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days, ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sugar for preferred sweetness.
- Substitute orange zest with lemon, lime, or grapefruit zest if desired.
- Fresh orange juice is essential for vibrant flavor.
- Use heavy cream with at least 36% milk fat for best results.
- Posset can be stored covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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