Chocolate Orange Cream Cups
Bite-sized chocolate cups filled with smooth, citrusy orange cream, combining rich chocolate and bright orange flavor for an elegant, indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 mini cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese or mascarpone, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange extract or 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave until smooth.
- Spoon or brush the chocolate into silicone or paper-lined mini muffin cups to form a thin shell. Chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes until firm.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese or mascarpone until smooth. Add powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange extract or juice, mixing until fully combined.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold gently into the orange cream mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the orange cream into the chilled chocolate shells.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Optional: drizzle with additional melted chocolate or sprinkle with extra orange zest before serving.
Notes
- Use milk or white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Optional toppings include crushed nuts, chocolate shavings, or candied orange peel.
- Handle chocolate carefully to prevent cracking and achieve smooth shells.
- Best served chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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