There is something so intoxicating about dark chocolate and orange don’t you think?
I remember as a child my dad would have one piece of dark chocolate covered bitter orange peel after dinner every night. It was his special treat. Simple but oh so satisfying!
This mousse is just that — simple and decadently delicious!
It’s super simple to make with only 5 ingredients and no dairy. You’ll want to prepare it at least a couple of hours before serving to allow it proper time to settle.
Here’s what you’ll need:
>> 8 ounces of chocolate – I mix 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate with 2 ounces of dark chocolate
>> 1/4 cup canned coconut milk, the kind with the fat that solidifies at the top
>> 6 eggs
>> orange essential oil
A quick note about your chocolate: This is the most important ingredient and has everything to do with the richness of your mousse. I always choose a high quality chocolate with dense flavor as it will give my mousse that same intense flavor.
Start by melting your chocolate in a double boiler. If you don’t have one you can do as I do and place a glass bowl on top of a pot of boiling water. Make sure the bowl does not touch the water. Remove the chocolate from heat once it is fully melted and allow it to cool.
While your chocolate is melting go ahead and separate the egg yokes from your egg whites. I crack one egg at a time on top of a small bowl so as not to drop some yoke into my whites.
Once I’ve separated yokes from whites I place my egg whites back in the fridge to keep them cold but keep the yokes at room temperature.
When your melted chocolate has cooled add the egg yokes one by one, mixing until completely incorporated into your chocolate. Your chocolate may get a little hard with the first egg or two, especially if your yokes are still cold. but don’t worry. Keep mixing and you’ll get a nice smooth cream.
Once you’ve mixed in all the yokes, slowly pour the coconut milk while mixing until blended.
Add the orange essential oil. I like a delicate flavor and find that 10 to 15 drops are plenty but you’ll find what’s just right for you. Yes it will require a little bit tasting to find the perfect amount of orange 😉
Grand Marnier is another fabulous choice with a lovely orange flavor and a little extra kick.
Set chocolate cream aside, take egg whites out of the refrigerator and beat until stiff.
The secret to getting your egg whites just right is to beat them by hand. Top chefs around the world won’t do it any other way and neither will I 😉
If you have a coper mixing bowl that is even better. I don’t have one, yet, so I use a large glass bowl and when the ambient temperature is too warm, as it often is in LA, I place that bowl inside another bowl filled with ice to keep my egg whites nice and cold.
Your eggs are just right when stiff peaks form.
Fold your egg whites into the chocolate using a spatula.
I start by adding a little bit of my egg whites to the chocolate cream. Using a gentle lifting motion slowly fold the egg whites into the chocolate making sure to keep the nice firm and airy texture of your egg whites.
You can keep going until all the egg whites have been incorporated or about half way through, fold the chocolate mixture into the remainder of the egg whites.
Don’t rush this part or your egg whites will “fall” and your mousse will not set properly.
Once all the ingredients are perfectly blended pour your mousse into a pretty serving bowl or individual ramekins. Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow mousse to properly set.
Serve cold and savor every scrumptious spoonful!
Orange Coconut Dark Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 2 oz dark chocolate
- six eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- orange essential oil
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or a glass bow set on top a pot of boiling water.
- When chocolate is fully melted, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Separate egg whites from yokes.
- Slowly mix egg yokes into melted chocolate, mixing well to keep chocolate smooth and creamy.
- Add coconut milk and mix thoroughly.
- Add 10 to 15 drops or orange essential oil and mix well. Taste and add more if desired.
- Beat egg whites until stiff.
- Gently fold chocolate mixture into egg white making sure not to break egg whites and cause them to fall.
- Pour chocolate mousse into serving dish or individual ramekins.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Serve cold and savor every scrumptious spoonful!
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This looks really good even though I’m not a coconut fan. THX
The coconut milk doesn’t infuse a heavy duty taste Rachel, it just makes it slightly creamier. You could skip the coconut if you prefer and still have a scrumptious mousse.
Oh my gosh! This looks amazing! Trying it tonight 🙂
Oh you have one lucky family Jess! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
wow! this recipe looks so good! you can never go wrong with chocolate!
Amen Alicia! I love my chocolate, especially the dark kind and I’m always looking for fun and tasty new ways to enjoy it 🙂
This looks delicious, thanks for the recipe x
Oh Natalie you are going to love this chocolate mousse 🙂
Looks great, I must try this!
Enjoy!
I love mousse! This looks yummy and easy to make, too.
It takes no time at all Stacy and has always been a crowd pleaser. Enjoy!
This recipe looks so delicious
I think you will love it Michelle!
Yummm! This looks really delish!
Thanks Veronica. It is 😉
For a ‘grown-up’ version I use Cointreau instead of the oil!
Sounds like you and I would get along famously Kate 🙂
That looks delicious. Orange is a favorite of mine, so of course I would love this!
I love orange and chocolate together Starla… Something about that combination is just wickedly delicious!
This sounds and looks delicious!!! I love dark chocolate and orange! I’m making this tomorrow!!
Yay Alicia! Come back and tell me how you liked it 🙂
This looks delicious! Yuumm
Thanks Irene… It’s whickedly good 😉
I never had blended chocolate and orange together. I think I want to try this, Chocolate makes everything better! 🙂
Oh yes it does Clojo! Chocolate is something I keep stocked regularly. I hope you enjoy it paired up with the orange 🙂
I’m always looking for new ways to use incorporate essential oils into food. Thanks for a new, great recipe!
Thanks Barrie! I LOVE using essential oils in my cooking. A little drops adds a ton of flavor and so much more!
Now this looks like a recipe I can sink my teeth into. YUM..!
Yeah Rusty! So happy you like it 🙂
This looks delicious! Never had the chocolate orange combo with mousse before. 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
You are most welcome Jacqueline. I think you are going to love the orange and chocolate combo. It’s truly a magical pairing 🙂
Looks delicious! Thanks for the recipe!(:
My husband loves dark chocolate and the orange + coconut together would be really delicious. Will have to try and make this sometime.
Oh Tara you are going to make it one happy man 🙂
wow this is nice thank you for sharing 🙂
You are most welcome Nyx. Enjoy!
This looks very good!!
This sounds so good and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome Terry! It’s super simple and actually good for you since it has no added sugar or cream so you can enjoy this decadent treat without a hint of guilt 🙂
You are most welcome Terry! It’s one of my favorite desserts to make and I love bringing it to parties 🙂
It looks so rich and decadent! Yummy! Thank you for the recipe.
Yum. I try to have dark chocolate when I’m craving sweets so it’s a bit healthier for a craving.
I LOVE dark chocolate Katie, and the more I indulge, the less I feel the need for milk chocolate. All too often I find it a bit too sweet nowadays. That was not always the case but I’ve learned to really savor the darker varieties of chocolate.
Looks good! Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome Maribel. Enjoy!
I’m not a moose fan, but alot of my family is. Thanks for the recipe.
What is about mousse that does not appeal to you Stephanie? The texture? I have a few friends who are chocolate fanatics but don’t eat mousse because they don’t care for the texture. If your family loves mousse, they are going to thank you for making this one 🙂
Oh looks delicious & so simple to make! I’ve never had mousse before, I’m thinking of making some soon!
It is scrumptious Adriana! Enjoy!
I have all the ingredients at home and I will try this recipe. Planning to whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer and see how it will foam up.
Looks delicious! I like the combo or orange and dark chocolate.
This dark chocolate mousse sounds decadent, definitely going to try this one on my family for dessert. Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.
It’s a favorite with my family Kimberly. Enjoy!
This looks so good. I love Orange with chocolate. Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome Terry. Enjoy!
This looks heavenly! I have been looking for something like this to make for my mom the next time I see her!
Oh yay Katelyn! I’m sure she will love it! Enjoy!
What can be better than orange and chocolate? Nothing!
My thoughts exactly Deborah 🙂