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
- 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 151.61 kcal Moderate
- Protein 5.22 g Moderate
- Carbs 9.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.35 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.56 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 104.99 mg High
- Sodium 66.82 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.31 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.23 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate
- Potassium 25.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 55.52 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.8 mcg Low Source
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 151.61 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 151.61 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.
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