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Creamy White Chocolate Orange Hot Cocoa for Cozy Nights

White Chocolate Orange Hot
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Delightful white chocolate orange hot cocoa, a warm, creamy hug with zesty brightness for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 120 g white chocolate (chopped, choose a quality brand like Callebaut)
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
  • 60 g heavy cream (about 1/4 cup)
  • 30 g orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 30 g almond paste (crumbled, similar to Marzipan)
  • a good pinch cinnamon (adjust to taste)
  • zest of 1 large orange (for enhancing citrus aroma)
  • 300 g milk (any preferred milk, oat milk works great)
  • 30 g whipped cream (optional)
  • dusting cinnamon and orange zest (for garnish)
  • 1 orange wedge (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt 120 g of white chocolate and 30 g of almond paste until smooth and creamy. Stir gently to combine.
  2. In a small pot, mix 60 g of heavy cream, the zest of 1 large orange, the scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean, and a pinch of cinnamon. Bring to a light simmer, then remove from heat and let it infuse for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Pour the infused cream into the melted chocolate mixture. Using a hand blender, blend until silky. Gradually add 30 g of orange juice while blending until you achieve a smooth, shiny ganache.
  4. Transfer the ganache to the refrigerator and let it set for a few hours or overnight.
  5. For serving, warm 300 g of milk in a saucepan until it reaches about 85°C (185°F). Add around 50 g of chilled ganache to the milk and blend until smooth and frothy.
  6. Pour the hot cocoa into mugs and top with optional whipped cream. Dust generously with cinnamon and orange zest, then add a cheerful orange wedge for decoration.

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