Orange Chocolate Mousse
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 large egg yolk, beaten
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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4-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
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3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
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Whipped cream and orange peel strips, optional
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Pour into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until serving. Garnish with whipped cream and orange peel if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 400 calories, 32g fat (18g saturated fat), 294mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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