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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Easy Chocolate Orange Pots Recipe

    Published: Jul 1, 2021 · Modified: Dec 8, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 4 Comments

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    Easy 2 ingredient chocolate orange pots made with Terry's chocolate orange and double cream!

    Silky, smooth, and indulgent, they make the perfect make-ahead dessert for Christmas!

    Chocolate orange ganache pots in shot glasses.

    I make these delicious chocolate orange ganache pots for the Christmas pudding haters in our family on Christmas Day, but to be perfectly honest they are good at any time of year!

    Made in just 5 minutes (+ chilling time), it's time to pull those dusty shot glasses from the cupboard and get making!

    👩‍🍳 Love a chocolate orange flavour combo? You'll love this no-bake Terry's chocolate orange tart!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • A quick and easy make-ahead festive dessert.
    • Just two ingredients needed.
    • Rich and indulgent.
    • Perfect for Christmas.
    • Egg-free .
    • No-bake.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Just two ingredients are needed to make these delicious chocolate pots! You'll need;

    • 1 x 157g Terry's Chocolate Orange - I use milk chocolate because the kids prefer that, but the dark one is great too and will give you a richer more intense flavour.
    • Double Cream
    • Optional extras include icing sugar to dust, and chocolate orange minis segments to decorate.
    Chocolate orange pots.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    This is about the simplest dessert you can make, but tastes so indulgent! 2 ingredients, 5 minutes, plus a few hours in the fridge to chill!

    One: Chop the Terry's chocolate orange into small pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl.

    Two: Bring the double cream to a simmer in a pan on the hob and immediately pour over the chopped chocolate (it's important you don't let the cream boil). Let it stand for 3 minutes without stirring.

    Three: Use a metal spoon to slowly mix the cream and chocolate together. When fully mixed, pour into 4 shot glasses or similar and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. I find it's best to make them the night before so they are fully set before serving.

    Step by step process photos showing how to make the chocolate orange ganache.

    💭 Top tips

    • Chopping the chocolate orange up into small segments allows the hot cream to melt it more easily.
    • Don't be tempted to stir the cream and chocolate together until you have timed 3 minutes.
    • If you can't get hold of Terry's chocolate oranges, use the same weight of dark chocolate (157g) with the zest of 1 orange instead.
    • The recipe can easily be doubled to feed 8.
    • Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the chocolate orange pots for a quick and easy dessert.

    Dust with icing sugar and serve with chocolate orange minis segments for an extra indulgent treat! A dollop of clotted cream would be lovely too.

    These chocolate pots are silky, smooth, and very rich so I suggest serving in small portions! Shot glasses are great if you have them, or small glass ramekins.

    Chocolate orange pots ready for serving.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: Refrigerate the no-bake chocolate pots for up to 3 days.

    ❓ FAQs

    Can I use white chocolate?

    The ratio of chocolate and cream is slightly different for white chocolate ganache pots. I would recommend looking for a recipe specifically for white chocolate.

    Can I freeze chocolate pots?

    Yes! Just make sure you cover each pot (shot glass or whatever you have used) with cling film and then wrap tightly in foil. Defrost in the fridge overnight.

    Is double cream the same as heavy cream?

    Yes! If you're in the US just substitute the double cream for the same amount of heavy cream.

    😋Related recipes

    More chocolate orange treats to try!

    • Chocolate Orange Tiffin
    • Chocolate Orange Muffins
    • Chocolate Orange Tarts
    • Chocolate Orange Brownies
    • Chocolate Orange Mousse
    • Chocolate Honeycomb Torte

    Tried this recipe? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating in the comments!

    Recipe

    Chocolate orange pots dusted with icing sugar.
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    Easy Chocolate Orange Pots

    Easy 2 ingredient chocolate orange pots made with Terry's chocolate orange and double cream! Silky smooth and indulgent!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword chocolate ganache pots, chocolate orange pots, chocolate pots, Terry's chocolate orange pots
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Chilling Time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 171kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 1 Terry's Chocolate Orange 157g, chopped into small pieces
    • 157 ml Double Cream

    Instructions

    • Chop the Terry's chocolate orange into small pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl.
    • Bring the double cream to a simmer in a pan on the hob and immediately pour over the chopped chocolate (it's important you don't let the cream boil). Let it stand for 3 minutes without stirring.
    • Use a metal spoon to slowly mix the cream and chocolate together. When fully mixed, pour into 4 shot glasses or similar and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. I find it's best to make them the night before so they are fully set before serving.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Chopping the chocolate orange up into small segments allows the hot cream to melt it more easily.
    • Don't be tempted to stir the cream and chocolate together until you have timed 3 minutes.
    • If you can't get hold of Terry's chocolate oranges, use the same weight of dark chocolate (157g) with the zest of 1 orange instead.
    • The recipe can easily be doubled to feed 8.
    • Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream.
     
    Storage:
    The chocolate pots can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Chocolate Orange Pots
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    17
    g
    26
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    63
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    54
    mg
    18
    %
    Sodium
     
    16
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    50
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    5
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    577
    IU
    12
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    27
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Dannii

      July 03, 2021 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      I love anything with chocolate orange and this looks deliciously indulgent.

      Reply
    2. Bintu | Budget Delicious

      July 03, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite combinations and these sound delicious! I love that these need just two ingredients!

      Reply
    3. Tara

      July 03, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at 2 ingredients and 5 minutes! Such a fun and indulgent dessert. Those flavors sound amazing.

      Reply
    4. Beth

      July 04, 2021 at 4:25 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! This was the perfect combination and so delicious! Absolutely loved here and will be made again!

      Reply

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