Description
If you’re craving a dessert that blends citrus zing with silky chocolate indulgence, this Chocolate Orange Posset is the ultimate treat. Its velvety texture and bright orange flavor make it feel fancy enough for holidays yet simple enough for any day of the week. With just a few ingredients and zero baking, it’s perfect for quick dessert prep, summer dinner parties, or cozy winter nights. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, quick no-bake recipes, or something luxurious to impress your guests, this posset delivers every time.
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and orange zest. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 3 minutes to infuse flavor.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in orange juice and vanilla extract. Strain to remove zest, then pour into serving glasses. Chill for at least 4 hours.
3. For the ganache, combine chocolate and butter in a bowl. Pour over hot cream or microwave for 20–30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
4. Spoon a thin ganache layer over the set posset. Chill again for 15–20 minutes. Garnish with zest or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Always use fresh orange juice for best results—store-bought may not set the cream properly.
Let the ganache cool slightly before adding to prevent melting the set posset layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chocolate orange dessert, no-bake posset, easy dessert idea, quick chilled dessert