Creamy Chocolate Orange Posset: 4 Ingredients to Delight!

Indulge in a Chocolate Orange Posset that combines zesty citrus and rich chocolate for a delightfully creamy dessert.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 25

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: International

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Posset

1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use sugar alternative
2 tablespoons Orange Zest Can replace with lemon, lime, or grapefruit zest
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Must contain at least 36% milkfat
½ cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Can substitute with other citrus juices

For the Ganache Topping

6 ounces Semi-sweet Chocolate Can also use dark or milk chocolate
½ cup Additional Heavy Whipping Cream

Equipment

medium bowl
medium saucepan
Fine mesh sieve
Sheet Pan
Microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the fridge and place 8 ramekins on a sheet pan.
Combine granulated sugar and orange zest in a bowl, rubbing them together.
Simmer heavy cream with the orange sugar mixture for about 10 minutes.
Squeeze oranges to yield about ½ cup of orange juice.
Strain the cream mixture, stir in orange juice, and let cool for 20 minutes.
Pour the mixture into ramekins and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
Combine semi-sweet chocolate and additional cream in a bowl, microwave until smooth.
Once possets are set, spoon ganache on top and chill until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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