Chocolat is a decadent recipe book by award-winning Master Patissier Eric Lanlard
As the title suggests, Eric shares over 100 of his best recipes featuring his favorite ingredient, chocolate.
Within these artfully crafted pages, Eric teaches the techniques of molding, blending, shaping, and baking with chocolate so you too may be a master patissier. From indulgent chocolate drinks, tarts, muffins and mousses to gateaux, petit fours and elaborate creations for special occasions, Eric showcases how versatile and wonderful chocolate can be.
Having trained in France, Eric moved to London where he eventually launched his own business, Cake Boy, a destination café, cake emporium and cookery school. He has earned himself a reputation for superlative creations, and built an impressive A-list clientele that includes such figures as Madonna and Sir Elton John.
It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to review Eric's book and taste his heavenly confections for myself.
Today, I have prepared my own take on Eric’s Chocolate and Pistachio Biscotti. Since I did not have pistachios on hand, I substituted them with sweetened orange rind. The result was nothing short of wonderful- as expected.
**I was given this product for review. I was not financially compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Chocolate and Orange Biscotti
- Yield: 26 1x
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- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups AP flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
For Sweetened Orange Rind1 cup water
- Rind of half an orange, sliced and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil orange rind and sugar. Strain and set the sweetened orange rind aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and fold in. Gently stir in the orange rind and chocolate chips.
- Turn out the batter onto a floured surface and form into a large, slightly flattened loaf shape, about 12 x 3 inches. Carefully transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
- Place the warm loaf on a cutting board and slice into ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange them on the baking sheets and return to the over for another 20-25 minutes, or until dry and crispy. Once cooked, transfer to a cooling rack to cool and harden.
- You can store the biscotti in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks. They also make really nice presents when wrapped in a gift bag.
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Catherine
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manu says
Yummy biscotti!!!
Thanks for sharing
Have a nice day
Kim G. says
These biscotis looks absolutely perfect!
K Roberts says
I love all things chocolate! I hope I win this awesome book
Mary Frances McNellis says
I've always wanted to try making biscotti! Chocolate and orange is an incredible combo ... thanks for sharing!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I love biscotti! I would make them and hoard them all for myself 😉 The picture on the cover of the book is gorgeous!
Sandee says
I love biscotti. And who doesn't love chocolate?
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Simona Cat says
Hmm happy to try these out!
Simona Cat says
Hmmm happy to try these out!
Loretta Thomas says
Hello My Friend, I love Biscotti!!! And to have them chocolate is heavenly!! Have missed you, but loved that you stopped by to leave encouragement!
Love you, Miss Kitty & Loretta
Dottie says
Dear Catherine,
What a delicious post! Biscotti is one of my favorites treats! I have never made this one Chocolate and Orange Biscotti, but it will be on my list. My dad loves them and I always make a batch just for him. Thanks for the recipe. Blessings for a great day...Dottie 🙂
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
Chocolate and orange are an excellent combination. I think it is even better than the original recipe! Wish I could try one right now!
David says
Catherine, My favorite biscotti are the plain ones with almonds and almond flavoring. However, these chocolate biscotti are my wife's favorites! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Amy Lee Scott says
I adore biscotti but have never made chocolate ones (and the orange--what a perfect contrast to the rich chocolate!)
From the Kitchen says
Catherine: I'm so glad you stopped by today--and, in such a delicious way!!
Best,
Bonnie
Haylee says
Looks delicious!
Chatty Crone says
Gosh I am addicted to chocolate!
Nee says
Hi Catherine , two words , chocolate and delicious , thanks for sharing .
Lenia says
They look divine!I am sure I would enjoy them with my morning coffee!
Hugs,dear Cathrine!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Chocolate biscotti is such a treat!
Terri Henkels says
Catherine, this looks delish and I like the combination of chocolate and orange. I think I would like this better than Pistachio. Another fabulous recipe!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
What a great biscotti recipe!!! Orange and chocolate are such a wonderful combination
Miz Helen says
I just love Biscotti and often have it with my afternoon tea, this looks like a great recipe! Hope you are having a great day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon
Miz Helen
Jennifer @ MySweetSanity says
That book looks and sounds amazing! I just love chocolate and orange together and I'm not a pistachio fan so I think I would just love your version of the biscotti. Yum!
Rose Clearfield says
The recipe looks fabulous! I love the chocolate and orange combination.
Anita says
Hello Catherine!
Love the combination of chocolate and orange, and your Chocolate and Orange Biscotti looks amazing!. Since I don't eat sugar I would use honey for a sweetener instead of sugar.