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White chocolate orange almond cocoa

Creamy White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa for Cozy Nights

This White Chocolate Orange Almond Cocoa is a delightful drink bringing warmth to cold nights with its rich flavors and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ganache
  • 200 grams white chocolate high-quality like Callebaut
  • 100 grams almond paste Felchlin 'Valencia' is a great choice
  • 150 ml heavy cream fresh cream for richness
  • 100 ml orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Drink
  • 500 ml milk of choice oat milk enhances orange flavor
  • 1 bean vanilla bean scraped
  • whipped cream optional
  • cinnamon and orange zest for garnish

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • medium-sized pot
  • hand blender
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Prepare the Ganache
  1. Set up a double boiler and melt white chocolate and almond paste together.
  2. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Infuse Cream
  1. Combine heavy cream, orange zest, vanilla bean, and cinnamon in a pot. Heat over low flame until steaming.
  2. Remove from heat and let infuse for 10-15 minutes.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the infused cream mixture into the ganache and add orange juice. Blend until smooth.
Chill Ganache
  1. Transfer ganache to an airtight container and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Make the Hot Chocolate
  1. Heat your milk in a saucepan to 85°C (185°F). Add 50g of chilled ganache to the warm milk.
  2. Whisk until frothy and smooth.
Serve and Garnish
  1. Pour into a mug, top with whipped cream, and garnish with cinnamon, orange zest, and an orange wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, use high-quality white chocolate and allow the cream to infuse fully.

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