Orange Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse Recipe
A luscious and refreshing Italian dessert combining creamy mascarpone, vibrant orange juice, and rich dark chocolate to create an indulgent mousse perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Mousse Base
- 250 g mascarpone
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, separated
- Juice of 2 oranges (strained)
Garnish
- 1 orange, sliced for decoration
- 5 dark chocolate fans
Instructions
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites, ensuring no yolk contaminates the whites for better whipping.
- Combine Yolks and Sugar: Whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and pale, creating a creamy base.
- Add Mascarpone: Gently fold the mascarpone into the yolk and sugar mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Orange Juice: Squeeze and strain juice from two oranges, then stir it into the mascarpone mixture to infuse fresh citrus flavor.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, which helps create the mousse’s light texture.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture to maintain airiness and create a fluffy mousse.
- Chill: Divide the mousse evenly into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set and develop flavors.
- Decorate and Serve: Before serving, garnish each mousse with orange slices and dark chocolate fans for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality mascarpone for the best texture and flavor.
- Make sure the egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for a light and airy mousse.
- Chill the mousse well to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Dark chocolate fans can be replaced with shaved chocolate or curls for decoration.
- Since raw eggs are used, ensure they are fresh and sourced from a reliable supplier.
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