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matcha white chocolate covered sumo oranges
- Nicole Cappetta
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 16
sure you could make chocolate covered oranges (and it would be delicious, don't sleep on that combo) but why not switch it up and try these white chocolate matcha covered sumo oranges. they are fancy, delicious, and ridiculously simple to make. and the best part is you’ll only need 4 ingredients: juicy sumo oranges, creamy white chocolate, c0conut oil and your favorite matcha powder.
these are perfect for a quick snack, or silly little treat. this recipe combines the natural sweetness of sumo oranges with the earthy kick of matcha and the creamy richness of white chocolate. plus, no baking or complicated prep required.
makes: 14-17 pieces
skill level: easy peasy
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: no cooking required
why sumo oranges ?
for me, sumo oranges are like the VIP of the citrus world. i literally wait all year for them to be in season, which for me is winter. they are huge, sweet, seedless, and easy to peel like those little mandarins. their natural juiciness and mild acidity pair perfectly with white chocolate, making them the ideal base for this recipe. now if you can’t find sumo oranges, don’t worry—you can swap in mandarins, clementines, or even regular oranges.
INGREDIENTS
sumo oranges (other types of mandarins are good too)
4 oz white chocolate chips (or white chocolate bars, chopped)
1tbsp of coconut oil
1–2 tsp matcha powder (ceremonial grade, if possible, for the best flavor)
white chocolate matcha covered sumo oranges
let's get into...
peel + prepare: start by peeling your sumo oranges. separate the segments and set them aside.
melt the white chocolate: Add your white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15–20 second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
add in matcha powder: once the white chocolate is melted add in matcha powder - pro tip if you sift it through the matcha coliander. then stir until all the matcha powder is mixed in.
dip the oranges: dip each orange segment halfway into the melted white chocolate. Place the dipped segments on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
let them set: pop your tray of dipped oranges in the fridge for 10–15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
serve or store for the future: eat them all in one sitting (no judgement here) or store them for later
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