Orange Chocolate Financiers
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These delicate Orange Chocolate Financiers have become my go to treat when I want something elegant but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for unexpected guests or a quick homemade gift. I love that dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so I feel a bit better about indulging in these little beauties. The bright citrus flavor paired with rich chocolate creates such a lovely balance, and honestly, they're almost too easy to make. Your kitchen will smell absolutely divine while they bake.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gconfectioner's sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4large eggs
- 60 mlorange juice
- 2 tbsporange zest
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 8 gsalt
- 8 gbaking powder
- 120 mlunsalted milk
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: for easy removal of the financiers.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioner's sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scrape down the sides as needed.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next.
Tip: Be patient for a smooth batter.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth.
- 7
Fold the melted chocolate into the batter until well combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 8
Fold in the orange zest.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 9
Spoon the batter into 4 (6cm) ramekins or small cups.
Tip: Fill the ramekins about 2/3 full.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool in the ramekins for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.
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