Browsing a bit on the web, being curious as I am, I stumbled upon this idea that immediately intrigued me: baking chocolate muffins directly inside oranges. 🍊 I thought, “let’s try it!” because I’ve always loved the combination of orange and chocolate and any excuse is good to experiment with something new.
The result? A fragrant, soft, and scenic dessert, perfect to bring to the table to surprise with simplicity.
Orange and chocolate go wonderfully together, making these muffins not only delicious but also beautiful to look at. A little surprise that wins over adults and children alike!
For the preservation of muffins in the orange, here’s a few small tips:
👉 At room temperature (covered with a glass dome or plastic wrap): maximum 1 day, as the fresh part of the orange releases moisture and tends to spoil them.
👉 In the refrigerator: up to 2 days, always covered, but remember that the cream/mascarpone on top needs to be kept cold. Before serving them, leave them out for at least 15 minutes, so they aren’t icy, and you can enjoy them in all their goodness.
Let’s be honest… cook them and eat them immediately, and that’s it!
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Always ON THE TOPIC of orange and/or chocolate recipes, here are some more ideas just below:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 2 oranges (large, organic)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup g sugar
- 3/4 cup g all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 packet baking powder
- 4 tbsps g butter (melted and cooled or 50 ml of vegetable oil)
- 3 tbsps ml orange juice
- 1/2 cup g heavy cream, 35% fat
- 3 oz g mascarpone
- 2 tbsps g powdered sugar
- to taste orange zest (grated)
- to taste cocoa powder
Tools
- Blenders
- Piping Bags
Steps
Cut the oranges in half, gently hollow them out, and strain the juice (you will need about 40 ml).
In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
Add the melted and cooled butter and the orange juice.
Pour the batter into the orange halves, filling them 2/3 full (Yes, I KNOW I OVERDID IT)
Combine flour, cocoa powder, and sifted baking powder.
Bake in a static oven at 356°F for 20-25 minutes or according to the characteristics of your oven.
Once cool, decorate with whipped cream blended with mascarpone and powdered sugar and add the final touch of grated orange zest.Perfect for an aromatic sweet treat!
Bon appétit!
Annalisa
