Orange Scented Chocolate Mousse |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Rich and decadent with lots of chocolate and orange flavor. A good dessert for Passover as well. Ingredients:
1/2 lb high quality semisweet chocolate |
6 tablespoons water |
1 pinch salt |
5 eggs, separated |
1 teaspoon pure orange extract |
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest |
2 tablespoons orange liqueur |
chocolate curls (optional) |
orange rind twists (optional) |
Directions:
1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in the top of a double boiler or microwave proof bowl with the water and salt.
2. Heat until the chocolate is melted in the double boiler or microwave.
3. Let cool for 2 minutes.
4. Rapidly beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
5. Beat in the extract, zest, and liqueur.
6. In a clean bowl with clean beaters whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
7. Gently but thoroughly fold in the chocolate mixture.
8. Pour into a large serving dish or individual bowls or glasses.
9. Refrigerate overnight.
10. Garnish with the chocolate curls and orange rind twists before serving.
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