Description
This Chocolate Orange Posset is a silky, no-bake dessert that blends rich dark chocolate with zesty fresh orange. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s an elegant, restaurant-style treat that’s surprisingly easy to whip up at home. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy night in. Keywords: chocolate orange posset, no-bake dessert, citrus chocolate recipe, creamy pudding, make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
6 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Pour the heavy cream, sugar, and orange zest into a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
3. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the orange juice and vanilla extract (if using).
4. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pouring jug to remove the zest.
5. Pour into ramekins, jars, or glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
6. Serve chilled with optional toppings like whipped cream, zest curls, or chocolate shavings.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice for best flavor and proper setting.
Choose quality chocolate for a rich and smooth texture.
You can make these up to 3 days in advance for stress-free entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British/French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 posset
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg