Chocolate Orange Posset Dessert (Print Version)

Velvety orange cream with a hint of chocolate, brightened by citrus zest and finished with a chocolate topping.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 500 ml heavy cream
02 - 100 g granulated sugar

→ Citrus Components

03 - 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
04 - 80 ml freshly squeezed orange juice

→ Topping

05 - 20 g dark chocolate, shaved or grated

# Instructions:

01 - Pour heavy cream into a medium saucepan, add granulated sugar and orange zest, and stir to combine.
02 - Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer gently for 3 minutes.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the fresh orange juice until fully integrated.
04 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the zest, then evenly distribute into serving glasses or ramekins.
05 - Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 3 hours, or until the mixture has set with a silky texture.
06 - Just before serving, garnish the top of each posset with a generous amount of shaved or grated dark chocolate.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest for optimal flavour and aroma.

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