Orange Chocolate Mousse
This easy-to-make dessert is one of my favorites to serve. It looks so elegant, and the velvety texture, with a subtle hint of orange, is a perfect ending to any meal.
-Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
SERVINGS
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2
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CATEGORY
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Dessert
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METHOD
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Chill
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PREP |
10 min. |
COOK
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15 min.
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TOTAL
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25 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 3 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, melted
- Whipped cream and orange peel strips, optional
DIRECTIONS
In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and reaches at least 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in melted chocolate until smooth.
Pour into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until serving. Garnish with whipped cream and orange peel if desired. Yield: 2 servings.