Description
Indulge in a luxurious White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa, blending creamy white chocolate with zesty orange and nutty almond flavors, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Orange Ganache (yields enough for 3–4 cups):
- 120g white chocolate
- 1 vanilla bean
- 60g heavy cream
- 30g orange juice
- 30g almond paste
- 0.4g ground cinnamon (a generous pinch)
- Zest of 1 large orange
For Each Serving:
- 300g milk of choice (e.g., oat milk)
- 50g prepared orange ganache
- 30g whipped cream (optional)
- Ground cinnamon and orange zest for garnish
- Orange wedge for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Ganache:
- Melt the white chocolate and almond paste together over a bain-marie until smooth. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, orange zest, scraped seeds from the vanilla bean, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a light simmer, then remove from heat and let it infuse for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain the infused cream into the melted chocolate mixture. Using a hand blender, emulsify the mixture while gradually adding the orange juice until the ganache is smooth and shiny.
- Transfer the ganache to a container and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight to set.
- Prepare the Cocoa:
- Heat 300g of your chosen milk to approximately 85°C.
- Add about 50g of the prepared orange ganache (adjust to taste) to the hot milk. Blend using a hand blender until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
- Serve:
- Pour the hot cocoa into a cup. Top with whipped cream if desired, and garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon, orange zest, and an orange wedge. Enjoy!
Notes
- The orange ganache can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing you to make a cup of this cocoa quickly whenever desired.
- Using high-quality white chocolate and fresh orange zest enhances the flavor profile of this drink.
- Oat milk is recommended for its lightness, which complements the orange flavor, but feel free to use any milk of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-inspired
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