Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a show-stopping dessert that combines the vibrant, jewel-like beauty of blood oranges with rich, luxurious dark chocolate. These chocolate-dipped candied blood orange slices are not just a treat—they're an experience that transforms ordinary citrus into a gourmet delicacy that will make your guests swoon and your Instagram followers drool. With a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and rich flavors, this recipe is about to become your new go-to impressive dessert that looks like it came straight from a professional pastry kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 blood oranges, sliced
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup water
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Wash the blood oranges thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds, removing any seeds carefully.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar completely dissolves and creates a clear syrup.
- Gently add orange slices to the syrup in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45-50 minutes, carefully turning slices occasionally to ensure even candying.
- Using a slotted spatula, remove orange slices and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess syrup. Allow to cool and dry for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each candied orange slice halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the chocolate-dipped portions while chocolate is still wet.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate sets completely. Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper.
Tips
- Choose ripe, firm blood oranges with deep, rich color for the most intense flavor and best presentation.
- Use a sharp knife to create uniform, thin slices (about 1/4-inch thick) for even candying.
- Monitor the sugar syrup carefully to prevent burning—use a medium-low heat and stir occasionally.
- Allow orange slices to dry completely after candying to ensure the chocolate adheres properly.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for the most luxurious flavor.
- For a professional finish, temper the chocolate if possible to create a glossy, crisp chocolate coating.
- The sea salt is crucial—it enhances the chocolate and orange flavors, so don't skip this step!
- Store in a cool, dry place and consume within 3-4 days for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
