Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme #SpringSweetsWeek

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Deep, dark and delicious, these little Pots de Creme are flavored with Orange Liqueur and Orange Zest, then topped  with a Candied Orange Slice, a sprinkle of Sea Salt and a dollop of Whipped Cream.  It is rich and decadent and an amazing finish to your next in home date night.

We are celebrating Day #3 of Spring Sweets Week........

Welcome to #SpringSweetsWeek 2023 hosted by Heather from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks! The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, and we are celebrating the beginning of spring with plenty of spring sweets and a fun giveaway! This year 20 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring. So get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, jams, and even a few beverages! Thank you to our #SpringSweetsWeek sponsors that are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you to Melissa's Produce, Anolon, Taylor and Colledge, and Selefina Spices for your generosity and support. We have an incredible giveaway with four amazing prizes and would love it if you would take a moment to read about it and the prizes that you can win!

The recipe I am sharing today features Blood Oranges from Melissa's Produce, Vanilla Bean Paste from Taylor and Colledge and Fleur de Sel from Selafina Spices.  Please scroll down past the recipe in this post to enter for your chance to one of the great prize packages that I shared on Monday with my Chocolate One Pan Cake recipe.

You do not have to serve these wonderful little puddings with a candied orange slice but they are so easy to make and so darn delicious you will be happy you did.

The original recipe called for candied orange peel but I had these gorgeous blood oranges so I decided to candy slices of them instead.    I also swapped out light cream instead of the mixture of milk and heavy cream asked for in the recipe and substituted semi sweet chocolate chips for the chopped bittersweet chocolate.

Let's take a look at what the others are sharing today for this event.........

• Blood Orange Dutch Baby by That Recipe
• Blood Orange Mimosa by Art of Natural Living
• Carrot Cake Biscotti by The Spiffy Cookie
• Carrot Pie by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Chocolate Pots de Creme with Pink Peppercorns by Sweet Beginnings
• Easy Fluffy Carrot Muffins by Jen Around the World
• Eggless Orange Icecream by Magical Ingredients
• Ginger Pear Cake by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Key Lime Fudge by Family Around the Table
• Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies by Cookaholic Wife
• Lemon Crumb Cake by Kate's Recipe Box
• Lemon Ginger Cookies by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Mango Fruit Custard by Palatable Pastime
• Mango Mousse by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Sticky Spiced Orange Biscuits by Shockingly Delicious
• Super Moist Mango Coconut Cake by Blogghetti
• Triple Citrus Ginger Scones by Jolene's Recipe Journal

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Yield: 2 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme with Candied Blood Orange Garnish

Deep, dark and delicious, these little Pots de Creme are flavored with Orange Liqueur and Orange Zest, then topped with a Candied Orange Slice, a sprinkle of Sea Salt and a dollop of Whipped Cream. It is rich and decadent and an amazing finish to your next in home date night.

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 2 HourInactive time: 6 H & 30 MTotal time: 8 H & 50 M

Ingredients

Candied Blood Orange Slices

• 1 blood orange, peel intact, thinly sliced
• 1 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. water

Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme

• 1 1/4 c. light cream (1/2 and 1/2)
• 1 T. Grand Marnier
• 1/2 t. vanilla paste
• 1 t. finely grated orange peel
• 1/2 c. semi sweet chocolate chips
• 4 egg yolks
• 3 T. sugar
• Whipped Cream for serving

Instructions

Candied Blood Orange Slices

1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Add the orange slices and simmer for about 10 minutes, until slices are translucent.
2. Remove the slices to a baking sheet, covered in parchment or silicone mat. Bake in a preheated 250* oven for 1 hour. Let cool on baking sheet before removing for use or storage in a plastic container.

Pots de Creme

1. Combine the light cream, liqueur, vanilla and orange zest into a heavy saucepan. Place over medium high heat and bring to a low boil.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
3. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale yellow, about 2 minutes using a stand mixer.
4. Whisk the egg mixture into the chocolate mixture and then strain into a 2 cup measuring cup.
5. Divide into 2 (8 oz) custard cups and place the cups into a baking dish. Add enough hot water to the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the custard cups.
6. Cover tightly with foil and bake in a preheated 350* oven for 40 minutes, until custard is set. Remove custard cups from the water and place into the refrigerator until cooled.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and return to the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
8. Garnish with a Candied Blood Orange Slice and a dollop of Whipped Cream

Notes

Adapted from a recipe found at Epicurious

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