White Chocolate & Orange Mousse

I love a simple mousse – it’s the perfect dessert if you’re looking for something light after a big meal. I’m always on the look-out for interesting flavours and this White Chocolate & Orange Mousse fits the bill.

The orange liqueur makes this a mousse for grown-ups, but it’s totally optional – you might want to substitute orange juice instead.

WHITE CHOCOLATE & ORANGE MOUSSE

Swirl your spoon into a cloud of citrusy delight! This White Chocolate & Orange Mousse is a symphony of light and flavor. Creamy white chocolate forms the base, infused with the vibrant zest of fresh orange and a touch of fragrant liqueur. Each bite is a luxurious experience, with the mousse practically melting on your tongue.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Chilling Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

• Electric mixer

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 180 g white chocolate
• ▢ 3 tbsp boiling water
• ▢ 1½ tsp gelatine powder
• ▢ 4 egg whites, or 3 large egg whites
• ▢ 30 mls orange liqueur or orange juice
• ▢ 200 ml Crème Anglaise (ready-bought or home-made – if you use my recipe, don’t infuse the milk with orange and cardamom, and halve the recipe)
• ▢ Zest of 1 orange
• ▢ Whipped Cream

Instructions

 

• Pour 5cm of water into a medium sized pot and simmer. Switch off the heat and place a bowl on top of the pot so that it fits snugly without touching the water. Break chocolate into the bowl and leave to melt slowly, stirring occasionally.
• Mix together boiling water and gelatine until dissolved and set aside.
• Separately, whisk the egg whites with an electric beater until they form soft peaks.
• Stir the gelatine and liqueur into the chocolate and whisk until smooth, keeping the bowl on top of the pot at all times.
• Remove the bowl from the pot, whisk in the Crème Anglaise and orange zest until smooth.
• Fold in the egg whites with a large metal spoon until combined. Pour into 6 serving glasses or ramekins and chill for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream, immediately prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories 310kcal (16%)Carbohydrates 49g (16%)Protein 7g (14%)Fat 10g (15%)Saturated Fat 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 6mg (2%)Sodium 66mg (3%)Potassium 719mg (21%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 43g (48%)Vitamin A 609IU (12%)Vitamin C 150mg (182%)Calcium 95mg (10%)Iron 1mg (6%)

Keyword Mousse, Orange Mousse, White Chocolate Mousse

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