La Cocotte Verte

A wonderful garnish for anything chocolate! Be sure to use organic oranges with smooth, brightly-colored rinds. Because the peels are so thinly cut, and used in small quantities as a garnish, they are not blanched to remove bitterness.

Serve this almost flourless torte with a dollop of orange-scented whipped cream to accent its deep chocolate flavor. Because chocolate is one of the primary ingredients of this simple torte, it’s crucial to use good chocolate with at least 60% cocoa solids.