Experience the perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange in this easy-to-make Chocolate Orange Mousse. Ideal for a sophisticated dessert, this mousse is smooth, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 302.75 kcal/serving
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Protein/Fat/Carbs: 6.45 g/17.79 g/26.42 g
Ingredients for 6 servings:
- Dark chocolate – 7 oz (200 g)
- Butter – 1 tablespoon (15 g)
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons (25 g)
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Orange juice – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
- Orange liqueur – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Large eggs – 4
Instructions:
Melt the Chocolate:
Place the butter, sugar, and broken pieces of chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of cold water. Set the bowl over a pot of boiling water and stir until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Let it cool slightly and then add the liqueur.
Prepare the Yolks:
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Add two-thirds of the orange zest and the orange juice to the yolks. Mix this with the chocolate mixture.
Whip the Whites:
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture, stirring continuously.
Chill the Mousse:
Spoon the mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate for 1 hour. Before serving, sprinkle with the remaining orange zest.
Enjoy this delightful and sophisticated Chocolate Orange Mousse, a perfect blend of rich and citrusy flavors!
