Chocolate Orange Mousse
This chocolate orange mousse is easy, light & full of flavor. This dessert is great for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day and for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 125 g luxury dark chocolate
- 150 ml double (heavy) cream
- 1 orange (juice and zest), or 1-2 teaspoon orange extract
- 70 g sugar, granulated or golden caster sugar
- 2 egg whites, from 2 medium eggs
Instructions
- Whip the cream with 50g sugar until it becomes thick.
- Dice the chocolate, put it into a microwave-safe plate and melt it in a microwave in 30-second bursts until fully soft. Leave it to cool down for a few minutes but do not let it get completely cold and firm. Add orange juice, zest (and orange extract if using) and mix until combined.
- Separate the egg whites from yolks and whisk the egg whites until it becomes thick and firm, gradually adding the remaining sugar to it (test it: it will keep a bowl if you turn it upside down).
- Carefully mix the melted chocolate with the whipped cream. When done, start adding the firmed egg whites, folding them in gently bit by bit until everything is combined.
- Transfer the mixture into ramekin bowls, serving glassware or small coffee cups. Cover them with a cling film or foil and leave to set in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Decorate with a freshly shaved rind of orange and serve cold.
Notes
Possible swaps (1:1 ratio unless stated otherwise):
Variations - swap the orange for:
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- Milk chocolate – use less sugar.
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- Orange chocolate – skip adding orange zest and juice.
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- Coconut cream – is the best swap for a whipping (heavy/double) cream.
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- Marshmallows (75g) - use only half of the sugar.
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- 1-2 teaspoon Orange extract – replaces orange juice and zest.
Variations - swap the orange for:
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- Peppermint, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, cherry, or vanilla extract
Nutritional Information (Estimates Only)
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg
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