Experience the Delight of White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa Today!
Indulge in the decadent delight of White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa, a warm, creamy cocoa infused with the zesty essence of orange and the comforting richness of white chocolate and almond.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ounce white chocolate
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 tablespoon almond paste
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Zest of 1 large orange
Instructions
1. Prepare Vanilla: Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
2. Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream with the vanilla seeds and cinnamon over medium heat until just simmering.
3. Combine Chocolate & Almond: Place the white chocolate and almond paste in a heatproof bowl.
4. Add Hot Cream: Pour the hot cream mixture over the white chocolate and almond paste. Let sit for 1–2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
5. Stir Ganache: Stir gently until smooth and fully combined.
6. Add Orange: Mix in the orange juice and orange zest until evenly incorporated.
7. Serve: Use immediately as a hot cocoa base, or let it cool slightly to thicken for other dessert applications.
Notes
Be gentle when stirring the ganache to prevent over-mixing, which can cause it to become grainy.
Adjust the sweetness to your personal preference by adding a bit more or less orange juice or almond paste.
For a thicker, creamier consistency, let the ganache cool slightly before using it as a topping or dip.
Experiment with fun toppings like whipped cream, crushed almonds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cocoa, white chocolate, orange, almond