Ingredients for Orange And Chocolate Zeppole
- Heavy Cream
- Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
- Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- Zest of 2 large oranges
- Vegetable Oil
- Granulated Sugar
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How to Make Orange And Chocolate Zeppole
- **Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:** In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- **Combine Chocolate and Cream:** In a heatproof bowl, combine the hot cream and chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy. Set aside to keep warm.
- **Make the Zeppole Dough:** In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- **Add Flour:** Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour all at once until a dough forms.
- **Cook the Dough:** Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring continuously, for about 4 minutes, or until the mixture forms a smooth ball that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- **Transfer Dough:** Transfer the dough to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- **Add Eggs and Zest:** Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the orange zest until well combined.
- **Make Orange Sugar:** While the dough is cooling, combine the orange zest and granulated sugar in a food processor. Pulse until the zest is finely distributed and the sugar is fragrant.
- **Prepare for Frying:** Pour enough vegetable oil into a large, deep frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) using a deep-fry thermometer.
- **Fry the Zeppole:** Using two spoons, scoop out small portions of the dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil, 4-6 at a time. Fry for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed up.
- **Drain and Coat:** Remove the zeppole from the oil using a slotted spoon and immediately roll them in the orange sugar. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- **Serve:** Serve the warm zeppole with the chocolate dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
101g
Fat
170g
Carbs
16g
