Moon Palace Chocolate Mousse

A luxurious, velvety chocolate mousse with a hint of orange, served in elegant cups for a dessert that feels like a palace of flavor.

Cuisine: Dessert

Category: Desserts

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 6 oz dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup whipped cream
• fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 6 oz dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, beat 2 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and thick (about 3 minutes). Stir in 1 tbsp orange zest and 1/4 cup orange juice.
3. Step 3: Gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg yolk mixture until combined. Fold in 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture until no streaks remain.
5. Step 5: Divide mousse into 4 serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
6. Step 6: Just before serving, top each mousse with 1/4 cup whipped cream and a fresh mint leaf.