Orange Chocolate Mousse
Rich and decadent chocolate mousse gets a sunny burst of citrus from orange juice and zest for an elegant and easy classic dessert.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 double boiler
- 1 hand mixer
- 1 spatula
- 4 ramekins or serving glasses
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, seperated
- 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- whipped cream for serving
- shaved chocolate for serving
Instructions
- Separate your egg whites from your egg yolks.
- Create a double boiler. Fill a pot halfway with water and bring to a simmer, not a boil. Fit a bowl over the top, making sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Add your chocolate to the bowl. Continue to stir until the chocolate is melted. Allow it to cool.
- Add your egg whites to a bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat it until it forms stiff peaks and holds its own shape.
- Add one yolk at a time into the cooled chocolate, whisking continuously. If the mixture becomes too thick drizzle a little cream in.
- Add the orange juice and zest into the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
- Add a big spoonful of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture and stir vigorously. This will loosen the chocolate mixture.
- Add the remaining egg whites. Use a spatula to gently fold them into the chocolate.
- Divide the chocolate mousse between four ramekins or serving glasses. Allow it to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- To serve, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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