Chocolate Orange Pots with Caramel Mascarpone

Rich dark chocolate and orange infused pots chilled to set, topped with a decadent caramel and orange mascarpone cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 697.6 kcals 5580.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.8 grams 438.4 grams
Fat 49.4 grams 395.2 grams
Protein 8.7 grams 69.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Caster Sugar
Extra amount for milk mixture
500
g
Dark Chocolate
70 per cent cocoa solids
150
g
Caster Sugar
For caramel
Dairy
8
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
275
ml
225
ml
1
tbsp
15
ml
Double Cream
Splash for caramel
200
g
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Juice and zest only
1
piece
Orange
Peeled and segmented
Liquids
200
ml
Red Wine
Dry red wine recommended
100
ml

Steps

  • Boil wine, orange juice, zest, and 100g sugar in a pan over medium heat.
  • Simmer until the liquid reduces by two-thirds and cool.
  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
  • Whisk the wine syrup into the melted chocolate.
  • Stir the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture.
  • Heat milk, cream, and 50g sugar to scalding point without boiling.
  • Whisk the chocolate mixture into the hot milk and cream.
  • Stir in butter, pour into eight ramekins, and chill for at least two hours.
  • Boil water and 150g sugar for 15 minutes to create a golden-brown caramel.
  • Remove caramel from heat and cool slightly.
  • Add orange segments to the lukewarm caramel.
  • Fold cream and mascarpone into the caramel mixture.
  • Spoon a quenelle of the mascarpone sauce onto each chocolate pot to serve.