Velvety smooth orange chocolate, encased in a rich oreo crust...what could be better?
I began the discovery and experimentation for this recipe with a truffle recipe. I had stumbled across the perfect orange chocolate truffle that was perfectly smooth and a tasted just like Terry's chocolate orange. So I thought, why not make this into a dessert? And I did.
Not only is this just delicious, it is so, so easy. I use a blender but you could crush the biscuits by hand. Also, if you don't have any orange extract then you could use vanilla instead. It will be different but equally delicious. ENJOY!
Smooth orange chocolate tart
Serves 12
Ingredients:
Base
300g oreo biscuits
150g butter (melted)
Filling
300g dark/plain chocolate
250 ml double cream
30g butter
1.5 tsp orange extract (Tesco stock this)
pinch of salt
(see notes for ingredient replacement and store cupboard substitutions below the method)
Method
Line a 23 cm round flan tin (ideally loose bottomed) with cling film.
Place the oreos in a food processor and blitz until reduced to fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and blitz again. If doing by hand, place the oreos in a freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin, then add to a bowl with the melted butter.
Pour into the lined tin and push up the sides using a metal spoon, creating a smooth base. Place in the fridge while you make the filling.
Break up the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Put the cream and 30g butter in a microwaveable bowl, and place the microwave for 1.5 minutes or until just simmering. Once hot, pour over the chocolate, leave for a minute and then stir until smooth. Add the orange extract and salt, stir to mix and then pour into the base.
Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight to set.
Slice and serve.
Notes, substitutions and variations:
Biscuit base: Oreos really do work the best, but bourbons are a great alternative if you want a cheaper option. Or you can use anything you have in your fridge.
Orange extract: If you haven't got this, use the zest of an orange instead. Or you can just omit this all together and go for a simple chocolate tart. It's really up to you.
Caramel: Add a layer of salted caramel on top of the biscuit base before the chocolate layer. Use half a jar of salted caramel or half tin of carnations caramel.