Orange Chocolate Mousse

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Shirley Glaab

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 21, 2022

This easy-to-make dessert is one of my favorites to serve. It looks so elegant, and the velvety texture, with a subtle hint of orange, is a perfect ending to any meal. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Orange Chocolate Mousse

Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
  • Whipped cream and orange peel strips, optional
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and reaches at least 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in melted chocolate until smooth.
  2. Pour into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until serving. Garnish with whipped cream and orange peel if desired.
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