Orange-Chocolate Pie
10 servings
90 minutes
Orange-chocolate pie is a refined dessert inspired by French pastry traditions. The delicate dough intertwines the bitter notes of dark chocolate with the refreshing citrus brightness of orange, creating a harmony of flavors that awakens the senses. Almond flour gives the pie a unique texture, making it airy and soft, while cognac adds subtle aromatic nuances. An exquisite glaze of melted chocolate and orange zest completes the composition, turning each treat into a true work of art. This pie is perfect for an elegant tea party or festive dinner, impressing with its combination of depth of flavor and elegance.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Grate the chilled chocolate.
3
Separate the yolks from the whites and beat with half of the sugar. While stirring, add flour with baking powder, ground almonds, 115 grams of grated chocolate, and 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Pour in the orange juice and cognac.
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Wheat flour: 0.3 glass
- Ground almonds: 115 g
- Dark chocolate: 250 g
- Orange zest: 3 tablespoons
- Orange juice: 6 tablespoons
- Cognac: 2 tablespoons
4
Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt, gradually adding the remaining sugar. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the main mixture.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
5
Pour the dough into a greased baking pan sprinkled with breadcrumbs. Bake for about an hour.
- Breadcrumbs: 2 tablespoons
6
Cover the pie with melted chocolate mixed with orange zest.
- Dark chocolate: 250 g
- Orange zest: 3 tablespoons