Orange Scented Chocolate Mousse

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb high quality semisweet chocolate
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch salt
• 5 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon pure orange extract
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• chocolate curls (optional)
• orange rind twists (optional)

Recipe

• 1 chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in the top of a double boiler or microwave proof bowl with the water and salt.
• 2 heat until the chocolate is melted in the double boiler or microwave.
• 3 let cool for 2 minutes.
• 4 rapidly beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
• 5 beat in the extract, zest, and liqueur.
• 6 in a clean bowl with clean beaters whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• 7 gently but thoroughly fold in the chocolate mixture.
• 8 pour into a large serving dish or individual bowls or glasses.
• 9 refrigerate overnight.
• 10 garnish with the chocolate curls and orange rind twists before serving.