Orange-Flavored Chocolate Mousse Recipe
Chocolate mousse is one of those desserts that I could eat several times a week. I’ve always liked the rich & creamy texture of a mousse and who doesn’t love chocolate? Just seems natural that a dessert like this would be a favorite, an indulgence that is hard to resist.
Today’s recipe is courtesy of GAEA Extra Virgin Olive Oil: THE freshest premium extra virgin olive oil available! Made from hand-picked olives, pressed and bottled within hours of being picked. The recipe makes 6 servings.
Orange-Flavored Chocolate Mousse Recipe
1 1/4 cups bitter couverture (70% cocoa)
1/4 cup GAEA FRESH Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 large organic eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Salt
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
Zest of 1 orange in shavings
Cut the couverture into small pieces. Separate the eggs’ yolk from the whites into two bowls. Melt couverture and add the olive oil and liqueur. Mix the yolks with half of the sugar and whisk until smooth. Mix the chocolate into the yolk mixture. Whip the egg whites with the rest of the sugar and the salt into firm peaks to make the meringue.
Blend together the meringue and the chocolate mixture and stir in ¾ of the orange shavings. Whisk gently until the mixture becomes smooth. Put the mousse into bowls or glasses. Place them in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Serve adding orange shavings on top of each portion.
