Chocolate Orange Truffle Pudding

Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of Chocolate Orange Truffle Pudding, a dessert that flawlessly blends the bittersweet allure of dark chocolate with the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. This luscious treat features a silky custard base made with heavy cream, whole milk, and a hint of sea salt, thickened to perfection and infused with freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest. A touch of orange liqueur elevates the flavor profile, while the final stir of melted dark chocolate creates a glossy, truffle-like finish. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and perfect for chilling ahead of time, this pudding is an elegant yet easy dessert for special occasions or weeknight indulgence. Garnish with chocolate shavings and extra orange zest for a stunning presentation that tastes as good as it looks.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
• 300 milliliters Heavy cream
• 200 milliliters Whole milk
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 50 milliliters Freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 1 tablespoon Butter (unsalted)
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Orange liqueur (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and set it aside in a heatproof bowl.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture until it begins to steam but do not let it boil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the freshly squeezed orange juice to form a smooth slurry. Gradually add this to the saucepan while stirring continuously.

Step 5

Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the orange zest, orange liqueur (if using), and butter. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 7

Pour the hot mixture over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to melt the chocolate.

Step 8

Whisk the mixture gently until smooth and glossy. Divide the pudding evenly among 4 serving glasses or ramekins.

Step 9

Let the puddings cool to room temperature before transferring them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.

Step 10

Before serving, garnish with additional orange zest, chocolate shavings, or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(878.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2785.2

Total Fat 205.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 355.8mg	0%
Sodium 802.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 118.5g
Protein 25.3g	0%

Vitamin D 97.8IU	0%
Calcium 431.4mg	0%
Iron 26.0mg	0%
Potassium 2039.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.6%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 27.6%