Grand Marnier and chocolate mousse

This decadent chocolate mousse uses Grand Marnier as its orange flavouring but you could use any liqueur of your choice. Easy to make and elegant enough for a dinner party dessert.

Ingredients

  • 200g dark chocolate

  • 3 eggs

    separated

  • ½ cup light olive oil

  • ¼ cup Grand Marnier

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Eggs

Contains Soy

Equipment

  • 1 Heatproof bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Small dishes or martini glasses

Instructions

  1. Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Don’t let the water touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Beat in the melted chocolate. Gradually add the oil in a thin stream and then the Grand Marnier, making sure it is all well combined.
  4. Pour into small dishes or martini glasses and refrigerate until firm.

Notes

Tip
This is a super-rich decadent dessert and a little goes a long way.
Tip
The oil gives this chocolate mousse a silky feel on the tongue but adds no flavour at all.
Tip
You can make this recipe a day ahead and it works well for a midweek dinner party or special occasion.
Variation
This is really nice served with a dollop of double cream and some orange slices cooked in orange juice and brown sugar on the side.
Storage
Store refrigerated in individual dishes. Can be made a day ahead.

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