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Chocolate Orange Delight with Rich Citrus Layers

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A rich and citrusy chocolate orange dessert bar with a cocoa cookie crust, creamy orange chocolate filling, and a silky ganache topping. Perfect for holidays or elegant treats.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 6 tbsp melted butter

  • Zest of 1 orange

Filling:

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate, chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional: 2 egg yolks

Ganache:

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ¾ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 tbsp orange liqueur or extra zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

  • Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.

  • Melt chocolate and butter. Stir in condensed milk, orange juice, zest, vanilla, and yolks (if using). Pour over crust and chill 1–2 hours.

  • Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Add orange liqueur. Pour over filling and chill until set.

  • Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Substitute coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate for a vegan version.

  • Garnish with candied orange peel or shaved chocolate for extra flair.

  • Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/chocolate-orange-delight-with-rich-citrus-layers/