Orange White Chocolate Recipe
Indulge in a luxurious cup of Orange Almond Cocoa, a decadent white chocolate ganache infused with zesty orange, aromatic vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, blended smoothly with your choice of milk for a creamy, flavorful hot chocolate experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 120g white chocolate (e.g., Callebaut)
- 1 vanilla bean (scraped)
- 60g heavy cream
- 30g orange juice
- 30g almond paste (e.g., Felchlin “Valencia”)
- Pinch of cinnamon (0.4g)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 300g milk of choice (e.g., Alpro oat milk)
For Garnish
- 30g whipped cream (optional)
- Dusting of cinnamon
- Additional orange zest for garnish
- Orange wedge for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Ganache: Melt the white chocolate and almond paste together over a Bain Marie until fully melted and combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Infuse the Cream: In a small pot, combine heavy cream, orange zest, scraped vanilla bean, and a pinch of cinnamon. Bring to a gentle simmer, then immediately remove from heat. Let the mixture infuse for 10-15 minutes to develop intense flavor.
- Emulsify Ganache: Pour the infused cream into the melted chocolate and almond paste mixture. Using a hand blender, emulsify while slowly adding the orange juice until the ganache is smooth and shiny.
- Set Ganache: Refrigerate the ganache for a couple of hours or overnight to allow it to thicken and develop flavor.
- Heat Milk: When ready to serve, heat 300g of your preferred milk to about 85°C (185°F), ensuring it is hot but not boiling.
- Combine and Blend: Add about 50g of the set ganache to the hot milk. Use a hand blender or regular blender to blend until smooth and slightly frothy, adjusting ganache quantity to taste for sweetness and richness.
- Garnish and Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into cups, and garnish with whipped cream if using, dustings of cinnamon and fresh orange zest, and an orange wedge for an elegant touch. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- The almond paste adds richness and depth, but can be substituted with marzipan if necessary.
- Adjust the amount of ganache added to the milk depending on desired sweetness and thickness.
- Infusing the cream allows the flavors to deepen, so do not skip the resting time.
- Use non-dairy milk to make this recipe vegan-friendly, but ensure whipped cream garnish is omitted or use a plant-based alternative.
- This hot chocolate is best served immediately after preparation to enjoy its silky texture.
Keywords: orange hot chocolate, white chocolate ganache, almond cocoa, citrus hot cocoa, creamy hot chocolate, winter beverage
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