Creamy Orange-Infused Chocolate Mousse
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2½ c. heavy cream divided
- 8 oz. high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips or baking chocolate
- ¼ c. granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Whipped cream & maraschino cherries if desired
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of heavy cream with chocolate chips over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until chips have melted. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar with a hand-held mixer at medium speed for 3-minutes.
- While mixing on the same setting as above, slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture. Stir in the orange zest.
- Once combined, pour back into the pan used to melt the chocolate. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before transferring to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours; place a lid on the pan or saran wrap to cover.
- Once chilled, whip the remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the chilled chocolate into the whipped cream until thoroughly combined (the mixture should have a fluffy consistency).
- To serve, spoon chocolate mousse into a piping bag and pipe into small dessert dishes.
- Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries, if desired. Enjoy!