Description
These Orange-Zest Dark Chocolate Quinoa Crisps with Caramel Ribbon offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Crispy quinoa, rich dark chocolate, bright orange zest, and a luscious caramel ribbon create an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 185 g (1 cup) Uncooked Quinoa: rinsed and cooked
- 480 ml (2 cups) Water: for cooking quinoa
- 200 g (7 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cacao): melted with butter
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter: for chocolate and caramel
- 1 tsp Orange Zest (about 1 g): freshly grated
- 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar: for caramel
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Water (for caramel): for dissolving sugar
- 30 ml (2 Tbsp) Heavy Cream: for caramel
- 30 g (¼ cup) Toasted Almond Slivers: for caramel
- Pinch of Fine Sea Salt: to balance sweetness
Instructions
- Rinse and Cook Quinoa: Rinse quinoa, then cook with water until fluffy.
- Bake Quinoa: Spread quinoa thinly and bake until crispy.
- Make Caramel: Cook sugar and water until amber, then add butter, cream, and salt.
- Set Caramel: Spread caramel, sprinkle with almonds, and score into ribbons.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate with butter and orange zest.
- Coat and Assemble: Dip crisps in chocolate, add caramel ribbon.
- Set and Garnish: Let set, drizzle with chocolate, and garnish.
Notes
For best results, spread quinoa thinly for even crisping. Use a high-quality dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crisp
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: quinoa,chocolate,caramel,orange zest,crisps,dessert,gluten-free,nuts