Name: Orange Chocolate Mousse
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces (227 grams) bittersweet chocolate , chopped fine; 2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks; 1/4 cup packed (1¾ ounces/50 grams) light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Why This Recipe Works

This rich chocolate mousse has a creamy texture and comes together in seconds in the blender. Adding heavy cream and allowing it to whip in the blender makes for a lighter, airier texture. Bittersweet chocolate does double duty, adding intense chocolate flavor and helping the mousse set when chilled. A couple of tablespoons of Grand Marnier provide orange flavor and a luxurious boozy kick.

Before You Begin

For a nonalcoholic version of this dessert, substitute orange juice for the Grand Marnier. Garnish the mousse with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or orange zest, if desired. This recipe contains raw or undercooked eggs, which comes with inherent risks. To learn more about food safety, check out this guide.

Instructions

Microwave chocolate in bowl at 50 percent power, stirring occasionally, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Process eggs and yolks, sugar, and orange zest in blender until foamy and lightened in color, 30 to 60 seconds. Add cream, Grand Marnier, and chocolate and process until completely combined and slightly thickened, 30 to 60 seconds.

Divide mixture evenly among 6 ramekins or serving glasses (scant ½ cup each). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold and set, at least 3 hours or up to 2 days. Uncover and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.