Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse
Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse balances deep, bittersweet chocolate with bright citrus and a subtle hint of coffee. The texture is feather-light and silky from whipped egg whites, creating a luxurious finish without dairy. Serve it chilled after dinner or for special occasions when you want a refined, aromatic dessert that feels both classic and modern.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Crush the orange zest with a mortar and pestle until it becomes a smooth paste.
- 2
Place the chocolate, coffee, and orange zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir often, scraping the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent scorching, until the chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth, then take off the heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Whip the egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form (see Editor's Note).
- 4
Stir the egg yolks into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. Pour the mixture over the egg whites. Gently fold together with a spatula just until combined.
- 5
Pour the mixture into 10 small dessert glasses or 1 large serving dish. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Calories 179.59 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.03 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 11.29 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.57 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 6.37 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 140.39 mg High 47%
- Sodium 66.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 7.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 117.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 35.09 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Orange Kissed French Chocolate Mousse is a French dessert recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Eggs, and Orange. Each serving provides about 179.59 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse?
- It is a French recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse made of?
- The main ingredients are Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Eggs, Orange, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 179.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse healthy?
- Orange-Kissed French Chocolate Mousse has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 179.59 calories and 7.03 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.37 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Citrus, Eggs and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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