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White chocolate orange almond cocoa

Decadent White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa for Cozy Nights

Indulge in this creamy white chocolate orange almond cocoa, a delightful treat for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cocoa Base
  • 100 g White Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds a rich and velvety mouthfeel.
  • 1 cup Milk (of choice) Oat milk gives a delightful creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed enhances the flavor.
Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean Scrape seeds for deeper flavor.
  • 50 g Almond Paste Can substitute with almond butter.
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest Use a microplane for best results.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional, for a luscious finish.
  • 1 slice Orange Wedge For decoration.

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Hand blender
  • Whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by preparing a bain-marie over low heat. Melt white chocolate and almond paste.
  2. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream with orange zest, vanilla bean, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine melted chocolate mixture with infused cream and add orange juice.
  4. Chill the ganache in an airtight container for at least 4 hours.
  5. When ready, heat the milk and blend with the ganache until smooth.
  6. Serve in a cozy mug topped with whipped cream and an orange wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using high-quality ingredients enhances the flavor and texture of the drink. Variations like swapping almond for peanut butter are encouraged.

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