Barefoot Contessa's Chocolate Orange Mousse Recipe

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Barefoot Contessa's Chocolate Orange Mousse
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
1037
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the 2 chocolates, orange liqueur, 1/4 cup water, and the vanilla in a heat-proof bowl.
  2. Set it over a pan of simmering water just until the chocolate melts.
  3. Cool completely to room temperature.
  4. Whisk in the orange zest and butter until combined.
  5. Place the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  6. Beat on high speed for 4 minutes, or until very thick and pale yellow.
  7. With the mixer on low speed, add the chocolate mixture.
  8. Transfer to a large bowl.
  9. Place 1 cup of egg whites (save or discard the rest), the salt, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  10. Beat on high speed until firm but not dry. Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture; then fold the rest in carefully with a rubber spatula.
  11. Without cleaning the bowl or whisk, whip the heavy cream and the remaining tablespoon of sugar until firm.
  12. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.
  13. Pour the mousse into individual dishes or an 8-cup serving bowl.
  14. Chill and decorate with whipped cream and oranges.
  15. Serve with extra whipped cream on the side.
  16. Whipped Cream:.
  17. Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  18. When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks.
  19. Don't overbeat, or you'll end up with butter!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1036.77 Kcal (4341 kJ)
Calories from fat 580.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.55g 99%
Cholesterol 313.04mg 104%
Sodium 108.6mg 5%
Potassium 559.35mg 12%
Total Carbs 86.62g 29%
Sugars 27.62g 110%
Dietary Fiber 5.97g 24%
Protein 31.17g 62%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 57%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 326.9mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 630.72 Kcal (2641 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.27g 99%
Cholesterol 190.44mg 104%
Sodium 66.07mg 5%
Potassium 340.28mg 12%
Total Carbs 52.7g 29%
Sugars 16.8g 110%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 24%
Protein 18.96g 62%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 1mg 57%
Iron 2.9mg 26%
Calcium 198.9mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.3
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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