Orange Chocolate Crumble
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Orange Chocolate Crumble is one of my favorite easy desserts to throw together when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The bright citrus pairs beautifully with rich dark chocolate, and the whole thing comes together in just an hour total. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. What I love most is how simple and budget friendly it is using just basic pantry ingredients, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a lazy weekend baking session.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 120 mlorange juice
- 20 gorange zest
- 150 gdark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Adjust oven rack for even baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the dry ingredients.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, orange juice, and orange zest.
Tip: Don't overmix; the batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Don't overmix.
Tip: Stop mixing as soon as the ingredients come together in a shaggy mass.
- 5
Transfer the batter to a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to grease the dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- 6
Sprinkle the chocolate mixture evenly over the batter.
Tip: Use your fingers or a spatula to spread the chocolate mixture to the edges of the dish.
- 7
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake; the crumble should still be slightly soft in the center.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the dish for 5 minutes.
Tip: Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious Orange Chocolate Crumble!
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