Chocolate-Orange Mousse

recipe

• Step 1
  Melt the chocolate (about 1 oz per serving) in a heat safe bowl over a pot of boiling water, or microwave the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals. Once smooth & well melted, remove from heat.
• Step 2
  Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Add the egg whites to a large mixing bowl & set aside.
• Step 3
  Pour the egg yolks into the bowl with the melted chocolate & mix. Zest the orange into the bowl & mix until the smooth.
• Step 4
  In the bowl with the egg whites, add a pinch of salt. Beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until they are stiff. Then, add the brown sugar & beat again until glossy, about 2-3 min.
• Step 5
  Using a spatula, delicately fold the egg whites into the chocolate in several batches.
• Step 6
  Pour the mixture into individual cups or small ramekins, alternating chocolate mousse & crumbled cookies. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
• Step 7
  Take the chocolate mousses out of the fridge. Add crumbled cookies & more orange zest if desired. Enjoy!