Easy Breezy Chocolate Mousse |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe hails from Austria, the use of chocolate with whipping cream and cinnamon is typically Austrian. Even though there is no gelatine used, it firms up nicely and has a creamy, silky texture. 2 hours of cooling is included in the cooking time. Ingredients:
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips |
2 cups heavy whipping cream |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa |
grated zest of one orange |
orange zest ribbons and mint (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Heat 1/3rd of the whipping cream in a heavy bottomed sauce pan but don't let it boil, turn off the heat. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted, add 1 tsp cinnamon and the grated orange zest und mix well.
2. In a large mixing bowl whip the rest of the cream to stiff peaks, pour the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream and and carefully fold in with a spatula, do not stir.
3. Pour the mixture in 4 dessert bowls, put the rest of the cinnamon and the cocoa in a tea strainer and sieve over the dishes.
4. Put in the fridge and let set for at least 2 hours or over night.
5. When ready to serve, garnish with a swirl of orange zest and some fresh mint.
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