Chocolate-Orange Pots de Crème with Candied Orange Peel
Chocolate-Orange Pots de Crème with Candied Orange Peel might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 14g of protein, 62g of fat, and a total of 880 calories. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up sugar, grand marnier, lightly whipped cream, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
Instructions
Using vegetable peeler, remove orange part of peel from orange in long strips.
Cut peel lengthwise into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Stir 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
Add orange peel; simmer 15 minutes.
Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl. Using slotted spoon, remove peel from syrup and transfer to sugar. Toss to coat. Cool, tossing occasionally. Cover bowl and let stand at room temperature overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep covered.)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring milk, cream, Grand Marnier, vanilla, and grated orange peel to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
Add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
Whisk yolks and sugar in medium bowl until pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
Whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Strain into 2-cup measuring cup.
Divide mixture between two 8-ounce custard cups.
Place cups in small baking dish.
Add enough water to baking dish to come halfway up sides of cups. Cover dish tightly with foil.
Bake until custard is set, about 40 minutes.
Remove cups from water in dish.
Place in refrigerator uncovered until cool. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, about 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Top with whipped cream, garnish with candied orange peel, and serve.