Decadent White Chocolate Orange Mousse Recipe
A light and airy White Chocolate Orange Mousse that combines the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the bright, refreshing flavor of orange zest. This no-bake dessert is simple to prepare and perfect for a sophisticated yet easy ending to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 200g white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (from one medium orange)
Instructions
- Prepare the white chocolate: Gently melt the chopped white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool slightly but do not allow it to harden.
- Whip the cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, making sure the cream is not overwhipped.
- Incorporate orange zest: Gently fold in the orange zest into the melted white chocolate to infuse it with citrus flavor.
- Combine chocolate and cream: Carefully fold the melted white chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, ensuring the mousse remains light and airy without deflating the whipped cream.
- Chill the mousse: Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set and firm.
- Serve: Garnish with extra orange zest or white chocolate shavings if desired and serve cold.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the melted white chocolate is not too hot when folding it into the whipped cream to prevent melting the cream.
- You can adjust the amount of orange zest according to how strongly citrusy you want the mousse.
- This dessert is best served within 24 hours for optimum freshness.
Keywords: white chocolate mousse, orange mousse, no-bake mousse, white chocolate dessert, light mousse
