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Espresso Chocolate Mousse With Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Espresso Chocolate Mousse With Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream Recipe

Very easy mousse to make. NOTE: Raw egg whites are used in this recipe.
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 4 Cups
Calories 355.6 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Mousse

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 3 egg whites

For The Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, room temp
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice, pref freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • To make the mousse, in a small saucepan stir the milk together with the granulated sugar and the espresso powder over medium heat until the milk is hot, but not boiling, and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a blender.
  • Pour the hot milk over the chips. Run the blender on high until combined, just a few seconds, then add the egg whites and run the blender on high until light, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the mousse to 4 small serving cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.
  • To make the mascarpone whipped cream, in the bowl of an electric mixer stir together the mascarpone and the orange juice until smooth.
  • Add the cream, confectioners' sugar, and orange zest.
  • Whip until the cream forms soft peaks, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon a dallop of whipped cream onto each mousse and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 139gCalories: 355.6kcalCarbohydrates: 26.7gProtein: 8.6gFat: 29.3gSaturated Fat: 18.1gCholesterol: 43.8mgSodium: 73.7mgFiber: 5.5gSugar: 16g
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