Chocolate Orange Possets
Chocolate Orange Possets
Ingredients
For the Possets
- 2 oranges, large, for serving
- 1 orange, zested (about 2 teaspoons zest)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- 1
Cut the two large oranges in half. Carefully remove the pulp from each orange half with a spoon, creating hollowed-out orange cups. Set the pulp aside for another use.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange zest from one orange with the granulated sugar. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers to release the oils and infuse the sugar with orange flavor. Add the heavy cream to the saucepan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat the cream mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until it begins to simmer (small bubbles appear around the edges). This should take approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pass the cream mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl or measuring cup to remove the orange zest, ensuring a smooth posset.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully divide the strained cream mixture evenly among the hollowed orange halves, filling them generously. Place the filled orange halves on a tray and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the possets to set completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
The next day, prepare the chocolate topping. In a microwave-safe measuring glass or small bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Pour the warm chocolate topping onto the chilled possets, spreading it into a thin, even layer over the set cream. Return the possets to the refrigerator for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate layer to set.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve the Chocolate Orange Possets chilled and enjoy!
Kitchen Tools
Chocolate Orange Possets
For the Possets
- 2 oranges, large, for serving
- 1 orange, zested (about 2 teaspoons zest)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- 1
Cut the two large oranges in half. Carefully remove the pulp from each orange half with a spoon, creating hollowed-out orange cups. Set the pulp aside for another use.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange zest from one orange with the granulated sugar. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers to release the oils and infuse the sugar with orange flavor. Add the heavy cream to the saucepan.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the cream mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until it begins to simmer (small bubbles appear around the edges). This should take approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pass the cream mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl or measuring cup to remove the orange zest, ensuring a smooth posset.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully divide the strained cream mixture evenly among the hollowed orange halves, filling them generously. Place the filled orange halves on a tray and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the possets to set completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
The next day, prepare the chocolate topping. In a microwave-safe measuring glass or small bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy. Be careful not to overheat.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Pour the warm chocolate topping onto the chilled possets, spreading it into a thin, even layer over the set cream. Return the possets to the refrigerator for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to allow the chocolate layer to set.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve the Chocolate Orange Possets chilled and enjoy!