Terry’s Chocolate Orange is a popular chocolate treat known for its unique combination of orange-flavored chocolate. While the exact recipe for Terry’s Chocolate Orange is a closely guarded secret, you can create your own homemade version using the following recipe. Please note that this is a homemade approximation and may not exactly replicate the commercial product, but it should give you a delicious chocolate orange flavor.
Ingredients:
For the chocolate orange:
1 cup (about 6 ounces) of good quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) Zest of 1 large orange 1-2 drops of orange extract or orange oil (to taste) For the orange segments:
1 large orange For the optional decoration:
Additional melted dark chocolate Instructions:
- Start by preparing the orange segments:
a. Slice off the top and bottom of the orange to create a stable base.
b. Carefully cut a small slit in the side of the orange to allow it to sit flat on your work surface.
c. Use a knife to make vertical cuts along the membranes separating the orange segments. Be sure to cut along both sides of each segment to release it. This will create individual orange segments. Do this over a bowl to catch any juice.
d. Once all the segments are cut out, set them aside.
- Melt the chocolate:
a. Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
b. Microwave the chocolate in short bursts, stirring in between, or use a double boiler to melt it. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, as it can become grainy.
- Add orange flavor:
a. While the chocolate is still warm, add the orange zest and a few drops of orange extract or orange oil. Adjust the amount to your taste. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble the chocolate orange:
a. Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mold on a flat surface.
b. Take the orange segments and dip them into the orange-flavored chocolate. Make sure they are coated evenly.
c. Place the chocolate-covered segments on the parchment paper or in the silicone mold to set.
d. You can also drizzle more melted dark chocolate over the segments for additional decoration if you like.
- Allow the chocolate to set:
a. Leave the chocolate-covered orange segments to cool and harden at room temperature, or you can speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Enjoy your homemade chocolate orange! Once the chocolate has set, you can separate the segments and serve them as a delightful treat.
This homemade version won’t be an exact replica of Terry’s Chocolate Orange, but it should capture the delicious combination of dark chocolate and orange flavor that makes this treat so popular.
