French Chocolate Mousse Recipes

FRENCH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ORANGE

Steps:

• Grind orange zest using a mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth paste.
• Combine chocolate, coffee, and orange zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly
• Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form (see Editor's Note).
• Add egg yolks to the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Pour over egg whites. Carefully fold together using a spatula until just combined.
• Pour mixture into 10 small dessert glasses or 1 large serving dish. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.

FRENCH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine milk, sugar and chocolate in saucepan and scald over low heat.
• Add a part of this mixture to the beaten egg yolks and stir.
• Return the sauce to the pan.
• Stir in the custard over low heat until it thickens.
• Strain it.
• Cool by placing the pan in cold water.
• In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff.
• Add vanilla and brandy.
• Fold the cold custard into the whipped cream mixture until it is well blended.
• Fill custard cups/ramekins with the pudding.
• Chill thoroughly before serving.