Chocolate Orange Marquise
Indulge in the luxurious decadence of a Chocolate Orange Marquise, a dessert that perfectly balances rich, velvety dark chocolate with the bright, citrusy zest of fresh orange. This no-bake French-inspired treat is a showstopper, featuring layers of silky chocolate mousse-like texture enhanced by soft peaks of whipped cream and a fragrant hint of orange zest. With just 30 minutes of preparation time and an overnight chill in the fridge, this elegant dessert is surprisingly simple to make. Finished with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and garnished with orange slices or candied orange peel, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether for festive occasions or an indulgent dinner party finale, this make-ahead chocolate marquise is sure to impress your guests with its sophisticated flavor profile and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 125 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Caster sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened, for dusting)
- optional Orange slices or candied orange peel (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with plastic wrap or parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the edges to cover the marquise later.
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a separate heatproof bowl, whisk together caster sugar and eggs. Place the bowl over the pot of simmering water (make sure the bowl does not touch the water) and whisk continuously for about 5–7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and increases in volume. Remove from heat.
Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture until fully combined.
In a medium-sized bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in the orange zest.
Carefully fold the whipped cream mixture into the chocolate mixture in three additions, making sure to keep the mixture light and airy.
Pour the marquise mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Cover the top with the overhanging plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the marquise to set fully.
When ready to serve, remove the marquise from the pan by lifting the overhanging wrap or paper. Dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
Slice the marquise with a sharp knife (run it under warm water and dry for clean slices) and garnish with orange slices or candied orange peel. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 296.2 g | 380% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.3 g | 846% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1035 mg | 345% | |
| Sodium | 348 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 165.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 33.5 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 2235 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
