Orange Chocolate Crisp
Prep
25 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This Orange Chocolate Crisp recipe is one of my favorite go to desserts because it comes together in just over an hour from start to finish. The combination of bright citrus and rich dark chocolate feels fancy, but honestly it's so straightforward that anyone can make it. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can almost convince yourself this treat is good for you. The recipe uses simple pantry staples too, which means no special shopping trips needed. Every bite has that perfect contrast between the tender cake and the crispy texture, with bursts of orange marmalade throughout. It's become my secret weapon for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 200 gchopped dark chocolate
- 200 mlorange juice
- 2 nullorange zest
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 15 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 100 gorange marmalade
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Line a 20cm square baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: This mixture will form the base of the crisp.
- 3
In a large bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate together in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat.
- 4
Add the orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and confectioner's sugar to the bowl with the chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 5
Pour the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can create a dense crisp.
- 6
Pour the orange marmalade over the top of the crisp mixture.
Tip: This will create a beautiful, sticky glaze.
- 7
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is evenly distributed.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during this time, as this can cause the crisp to collapse.
- 9
Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
Tip: This will help the crisp set and make it easier to slice.
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