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Chocolate Mousse with Oranges

This Chocolate Mousse with Oranges is a heavenly dessert! Rich chocolate meets zesty orange for an indulgent treat that’s easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse:
  • 200 grams dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content
  • 50 grams salted butter
  • 250 grams pure cream whipping cream
  • 3 eggs large
  • 20 grams maple syrup natural sweetener
  • 1 orange freshly zested
For the Speculoos Crust:
  • 80 grams speculoos biscuits

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Double boiler or microwave
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Melt the Chocolate - Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. Add the salted butter. Set up a double boiler and stir until melted and smooth.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and maple syrup together until pale and slightly thickened.
  3. Step 3: Combine Chocolate and Eggs - Once the chocolate mixture has cooled slightly, gently fold it into the egg mixture using a rubber spatula.
  4. Step 4: Whip the Cream - In another bowl, whip the pure cream until soft peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the Cream - Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-egg mixture until fully combined.
  6. Step 6: Add Orange Zest and Juice - Zest the orange and add it to the mousse mixture with a squeeze of orange juice.
  7. Step 7: Prepare the Speculoos Crust - Crush the speculoos biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs.
  8. Step 8: Assemble the Dessert - Layer the speculoos crumbs at the bottom of serving glasses, followed by the chocolate mousse.
  9. Step 9: Chill - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Step 10: Serve with Orange Segments - Serve chilled with orange segments and more zest on top.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the chocolate isn't too hot when mixing with the eggs.
  • Chill the mousse well for the best texture.