Chocolate candies with pecans and orange
4 servings
120 minutes
Chocolate candies with pecan nuts and orange are a refined treat that combines the rich bitterness of dark chocolate, the creamy softness of milk chocolate, and the spicy notes of candied orange peel. The origins of such candies trace back to the traditions of European confectionery culture, where the ability to balance sweetness and flavor richness is elevated to an art form. The filling made from cream and pecan nuts gives the candies a crunchy texture, while orange and rum flavorings add sophistication and warmth. This is the perfect indulgence for a cup of coffee or strong black tea, as well as an elegant gift showcasing the chocolatier's skill. These handmade candies become small works of art, delighting both in taste and in the aesthetics of their shape and decoration.
1
Making chocolate. Melt chocolate in a glass or porcelain container over a water bath. Stir to prevent it from seizing (optionally add 20 grams of butter to prevent seizing and make it slightly softer in taste). Once the desired consistency is reached, remove the container while continuing to stir; the chocolate mass should be shiny and smooth.
- Dark chocolate: 240 g
- Cream 25%: 140 ml
2
Filling the molds (for making this type of candy, it's best to use miniature silicone molds): carefully distribute the chocolate mass along the walls of the mold with a teaspoon. Keep the molds in the cold for 1 hour to let the chocolate set, resulting in so-called 'shells'.
3
Prepare the filling mixture, cool it down, then fill the hardened shells. Place the chocolate mass in a water bath. Use a teaspoon to pour the filling on top to 'seal' the chocolates. Keep in the cold for at least 1 hour.
4
Melt 240 g of dark chocolate, coat the bottoms and sides of the molds, and place in the cold for 1 hour.
- Dark chocolate: 240 g
5
For the filling, add 140 g of milk chocolate, orange flavoring, rum flavoring, and roasted (sweet, crushed) peanuts to boiling cream (140 g). Mix and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Cream 25%: 140 ml
- Milk chocolate: 140 g
- Orange flavoring: 10 ml
- Dr.Oetker Rum Flavoring: 10 ml
- Crushed roasted peanuts: 30 g
6
Place the filling in the shells, add crushed pecans and orange candied fruits.
- Pecan: 8 pieces
- Candied orange peel: 5 g
7
Pour the remaining dark chocolate over the candies (heat it if necessary).
- Dark chocolate: 240 g
8
Decorate the top with halves of pecans and pieces of candied fruit (optional pastry decorations).
- Pecan: 8 pieces
- Candied orange peel: 5 g
- Confectionery decorations: to taste
9
Before removing from molds, chill for 1 hour.