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White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa

Decadent White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa for Cozy Nights

This White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa is a creamy, cozy indulgence perfect for chilly nights, featuring luxurious flavors and easy vegan substitutions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ganache
  • 200 g White Chocolate Choose high-quality varieties for best results.
  • 100 g Almond Paste Can be substituted with marzipan or omitted for a nut-free version.
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean Use pure vanilla extract as an alternative.
For the Creamy Base
  • 250 ml Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for a vegan-friendly option.
  • 100 ml Orange Juice Always opt for freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Use a microplane for finely grating.
For the Milk
  • 500 ml Milk (of Choice) Consider non-dairy alternatives such as oat or almond milk.
For the Final Touch
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste for your perfect level of spice.

Equipment

  • Bain-Marie
  • Medium saucepan
  • heat-safe bowl
  • Hand blender
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa
  1. Prepare Ganache: Set up a Bain-Marie and melt white chocolate and almond paste while stirring over simmering water for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Infuse Cream: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, orange zest, scrapings of vanilla bean, and cinnamon. Heat until just simmering for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Slowly pour warm cream into the melted chocolate mixture and blend until glossy. Stir in orange juice until well-integrated.
  4. Chill Ganache: Transfer ganache to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Make Hot Chocolate: Heat your choice of milk in a saucepan to 85°C, add ganache, and whisk until smooth.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Pour into mugs, top with whipped cream, dust with cinnamon, and add orange zest and wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate and freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Chill ganache overnight for deeper flavors.

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