Chocolate Panna Cotta in Orange Cups Recipe 🍊

[Mui]

Hey foodies! Ready to wow your taste buds with a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious? This Chocolate Panna Cotta in Orange Cups is a show-stopping treat! The silky, creamy chocolate paired with the vibrant citrus from the orange cups creates a flavor combo that’s out of this world. Plus, the candied orange peel on top? Chef’s kiss!

Ingredients:

• 5 navel oranges
• 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions:

1. Use a vegetable peeler to shave large strips of orange peel from 1 orange, then thinly slice them crosswise (save this orange for another use). Set aside.
2. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Halve the remaining 4 oranges, scoop out the pulp, and strain to collect ½ cup juice. Reserve orange shells for cups, being careful not to puncture them.
3. Combine the orange juice, ½ cup water, and 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan. Boil, add orange peels, and simmer for 6–7 minutes. Transfer peels to parchment and cool for 2+ hours. Toss with 2 teaspoons sugar before serving.
4. Microwave ¾ of the chocolate chips with the oil until melted, about 2 minutes. Brush the insides of the orange cups with chocolate to cover the pith. Place cups upright in a muffin tin and chill for 15 minutes.
5. In a bowl, combine milk and gelatin, letting it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
6. Heat half-and-half, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and cardamom in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and edges bubble, about 3–4 minutes. Add reserved chocolate chips and whisk until smooth. Stir in milk-gelatin mixture and cook until dissolved, about 2–3 minutes.
7. Strain the mixture into a measuring cup, chill for 25–30 minutes, and pour into orange cups, filling to the brim. Refrigerate for 4+ hours or overnight to set.
8. Top each orange cup with candied orange peel and serve cold. Enjoy this elegant and zesty dessert!

Pro Tip: You can prep the candied orange peel ahead of time to save on effort!

 

[hoyeon]

I think serving it in orange cups adds such a unique twist—so elegant and tasty! Though, do you have any tips for keeping the Panna Cotta firm?

 

[Mui]

I think serving it in orange cups adds such a unique twist—so elegant and tasty! Though, do you have any tips for keeping the Panna Cotta firm?

o keep the panna cotta firm, just make sure you're using the right amount of gelatin and letting it chill long enough.