Homemade Orange-Chocolate Mousse

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Add a touch of sweet citrus to our classic French mousse recipe!

Camille C.
Camille C.
Easy
437

7 minutes

Prep time

1 hour

Resting time

372 cal.

Per serving

Ingredients

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small), Electric hand mixer, Spatula, Grater, Mixing bowl, Knife

recipe

Egg
Heavy cream

Step 1

Bring the eggs & cream to room temperature. Set out 2 small bowls. Separate the egg whites from the yolks into the bowls. Reserve both the egg whites & yolks.

Chocolate bar (baking)

Step 2

Break or chop the chocolate into small pieces. Place a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water. (Be sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl!) Add the chocolate & a pinch of sea salt to the bowl. Stir as it slowly melts.

Sugar (granulated)
Orange

Step 3

To make a citrus simple syrup, combine 0.5 tbsp of sugar & 0.5 tbsp of water (per serving) in a small pot over low heat. Add a fresh orange peel & a squeeze of orange juice. Simmer & stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.

Egg
Sugar (granulated)

Step 4

Remove the bowl of melted chocolate from the pot & set aside. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they form stiff white peaks. As you beat the egg whites, slowly add the rest of the sugar a spoonful at a time.

Egg
Chocolate bar (baking)
Sugar (granulated)
Orange
Heavy cream

Step 5

While the chocolate is still warm, add the cream & citrus simple syrup. Whisk until they're incorporated. Then add the yolks. Whisk until smooth & creamy.

Egg
Chocolate bar (baking)

Step 6

Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate in 3-4 additions. As you add each dollop of egg whites, fold the ingredients from the outside of the bowl inward, down & up. Spin the bowl as you continue combining the mousse in this way.

Step 7

Spoon the light & fluffy chocolate mousse into individual dessert dishes.

Step 8

Refrigerate for 2-4 hrs before serving.

Orange
Chocolate bar (baking)

Step 9

Garnish with grated orange zest & chocolate shavings (optional). Enjoy!

Personal notes

Add your own flavor!


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Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy372 cal.
Fat21 g
Carbohydrates33 g
Protein10 g
Fiber3 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Homemade Orange-Chocolate Mousse" contains 372 Energy, 21 g of Fat, 33 g of Carbohydrates, 10 g of Protein, 3 g of Fiber.

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