Espresso Chocolate Mousse with Orange Mascarpone Whipped Cream

Giada De Laurentiis

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Cooking Outside the Box

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Total Time:
3 hr 10 min
Prep
7 min
Inactive
3 hr 0 min
Cook
3 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

Mousse:

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

Cream:

Directions

For the Mousse: In a small saucepan over medium heat stir together the milk with the sugar and the espresso powder 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, a few seconds. 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 place in the refrigerator until firm, about 3 hours.

For the Cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer, stir together the

mascarpone cheese and the orange juice until smooth. Add the cream,

powdered sugar, and orange zest. Whip until the cream has soft peaks, about 1 minute. Whip the cream just before serving the mousse or cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

* When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

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  • on November 07, 2011

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    I could not get this to set up! SO disappointed. This recipe was rather $$ to make, and I was upset that it didnt set up. I made it exactly like she did on the show, and I followed the recipe exactly.
    I did chop up my chips before adding the hot milk, and I did have my eggs at room temp. I also thought that it was very very sweet, and to rich for me to even drink. I love chocolate mousse but this one was a stinker. Sorry.

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  • on October 15, 2011

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    i made this for my family, and they loved it!!! you can taste the espresso, but it definitely wasn't too much. i loved it, and it was a great end to a delicious meal!!!

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  • on July 27, 2011

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    easy dessert but tasty...kids will love it too.

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