Chocolate Mousse With Orange Liqueur

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Chocolate Mousse With Orange Liqueur
45 min.
4
830kcal

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Indulge in a rich and decadent dessert with this delightful recipe for Chocolate Mousse with Orange Liqueur. It's gluten free and ready in just 45 minutes, making it the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. The combination of semisweet and sweet chocolate, paired with a hint of orange liqueur, creates a luscious and velvety mousse that is simply irresistible. Topped with a fluffy and citrusy Orange Whipped Cream, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.

To start, you'll need a double boiler to gently melt the chocolate with the orange liqueur. While the chocolate mixture cools, you'll whip up some creamy and sweetened whipped cream, which will be folded into the chocolate for a light and airy texture. Once combined, simply spoon the mousse into individual serving cups and chill until ready to serve.

With a total calorie count of 830 kcal, this dessert is a true indulgence, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The caloric breakdown reveals that the mousse is high in fat, making it a rich and satisfying treat. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a luxurious dessert, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, grab your double boiler and hand mixer, and get ready to impress with this incredible Chocolate Mousse with Orange Liqueur. Enjoy every spoonful of this delightful gluten free dessert!

Ingredients

  • ounce semisweet chocolate baking squares chopped
  • ounce chocolate baking bars sweet chopped
  • 0.3 cup orange liqueur 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • servings orange whipped cream 
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Place chocolate and orange liqueur in top of a double boiler. Bring water to a boil in bottom of double boiler; remove from heat.
  2. Place chocolate over simmering water, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts.
  3. Let cool to lukewarm.
  4. Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  5. Fold about one-fourth of whipped cream into melted chocolate, working quickly; fold chocolate mixture into remaining whipped cream.
  6. Spoon evenly into individual small serving cups. Chill until ready to serve. Dollop with Orange Whipped Cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories830kcal
Protein4.2%
Fat73.73%
Carbs22.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.75
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
19.389130410941%

Flavonoids

Catechin
18.24mg
Epicatechin
40.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:829.97kcal
41.5%
Fat:70.03g
107.73%
Saturated Fat:43.63g
272.7%
Carbohydrates:47.17g
15.72%
Net Carbohydrates:40.19g
14.62%
Sugar:34.04g
37.82%
Cholesterol:140.73mg
46.91%
Sodium:43.73mg
1.9%
Alcohol:3.84g
100%
Alcohol %:2.3%
100%
Caffeine:50.9mg
16.97%
Protein:8.98g
17.96%
Manganese:1.56mg
78.07%
Copper:1.29mg
64.55%
Iron:6.86mg
38.14%
Magnesium:152.03mg
38.01%
Vitamin A:1804.57IU
36.09%
Fiber:6.97g
27.9%
Phosphorus:262.35mg
26.24%
Zinc:3.8mg
25.3%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.15%
Potassium:522.64mg
14.93%
Calcium:131.11mg
13.11%
Vitamin D:1.93µg
12.85%
Selenium:8.47µg
12.09%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.43%
Vitamin K:8.71µg
8.3%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.16%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.54%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.31%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.62%
Folate:12.88µg
3.22%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.07%
Source:My Recipes