Orange Chocolate Turnovers
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These Orange Chocolate Turnovers are my go to when I want something that looks impressive but doesn't require hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes baking, you'll have elegant pastries ready to serve. The combination of bright citrus and rich chocolate is absolutely irresistible, and the orange zest brings real nutritional value since it's packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. What I love most is how budget friendly they are to make, yet they feel like something from a fancy bakery. Whether you're baking for guests or treating yourself, these turnovers deliver big flavor without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 300all-purpose flour
- 250cold unsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 2orange zest(grated)
- 120 mlorange juice(fresh)
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 150 gunsalted chocolate chips
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gbaking powder
- 50 mlmilk
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
- 100 gorange marmalade
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy cleanup.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cold butter, and granulated sugar. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Make sure the butter is cold for the best results.
- 3
Add the orange zest, orange juice, eggs, cocoa powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut into 6 equal pieces.
Tip: You can use a cookie cutter to create fun shapes.
- 5
Place a spoonful of the orange-chocolate filling in the center of each piece of dough. Fold the dough over to form a triangle and press the edges to seal.
Tip: Make sure the edges are sealed tightly to prevent the filling from escaping during baking.
- 6
Brush the tops of the turnovers with a little milk and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: This will give the turnovers a nice glaze.
- 7
Bake the turnovers for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to make sure they don't overcook.
- 8
Allow the turnovers to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Tip: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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