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Chocolate Panna Cotta in Orange Cups

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A silky chocolate dessert gently set and served inside fresh orange cups, creating a beautiful balance between rich creaminess and bright citrus flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • Zest from 2 large oranges
  • 4 large oranges, halved and hollowed

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and orange zest.
  3. Warm the mixture over medium low heat until hot but not boiling, stirring gently.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  5. Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  6. Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared orange cups.
  7. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours until set.
  8. Serve chilled directly in the orange cups.

Notes

  • Do not let the cream mixture boil to keep the texture silky.
  • Taste before chilling and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Keep orange cups upright while chilling for an even set.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 orange cup
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 45 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: chocolate panna cotta, orange dessert cups, no bake dessert, creamy chocolate dessert, make ahead dessert