Chocolate Orange Mousse
Looking for a fun and romantic treat to whip up for your main squeeze? How about an orange infused chocolate mousse? Doesn’t that sound delectable? The mousse is made with Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice for a citrus hint you and your special someone will love. Create the feeling of an upscale dessert at a fancy restaurant in the comfort of your own home!
Ingredients:
5 oz organic dark chocolate
1/3 cup organic unsalted butter
2 tbsp Uncle Matt’s Organic Orange Juice
Zest of 1 organic orange
3 organic eggs, separated
1 ½ tbsp organic granulated sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Directions:
1. Add the butter, sugar and orange juice to saucepan. Heat over low heat and mix until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the chocolate to the saucepan. Mix until the chocolate is well combined and melted.
3. Add the orange zest to the mixture and set aside to cool.
4. Add the whipping cream to a bowl and whip until you’ve created soft peaks.
5. In a separate bowl, add egg whites and whip until soft peaks form.
6. Add the egg yolks to the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
7. Fold together the whipped egg whites and chocolate mixture. Then fold in the whipped cream.
8. Pour into a shallow container and cover. Let the mixture set up in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving.
