Mousseline Au Chocolat Recipe

Name: Mousseline Au Chocolat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 3/4 cup extra fine sugar; 1/4 cup orange liqueur; 6 oz. semisweet chocolate; 4 tbsp. strong coffee; 1-1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup orange peel, glazed (optional); 4 egg whites; 1 dash salt; 1 tbsp. sugar; 2 cups creme anglaise, vanilla flavored; whipped cream, sweetened

Servings: persons

4 egg yolks
3/4 cup extra fine sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur
6 oz. semisweet chocolate
4 tbsp. strong coffee
1-1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup orange peel, glazed (optional)
4 egg whites
1 dash salt
1 tbsp. sugar
2 cups creme anglaise, vanilla flavored
whipped cream, sweetened

1
Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is thick, pale yellow and falls back upon itself forming a slowly dissolving ribbon.
2
Beat in the orange liqueur.
3
Set mixing bowl over not-quite-simmering water and continue beating for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is foamy and too hot for your finger.
4
Then beat over cold water for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is cool and again forms the ribbon.
5
It will have the consistency of mayonnaise.
6
Melt the chocolate with coffee over hot water.
7
Remove from heat and beat in the butter a bit at a time, to make a smooth cream.
8
Beat the chocolate into the egg yolks and sugar, then beat in the optional orange peel.
9
Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks are formed sprinkle on the sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed.
10
Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
11
Fold in the rest.
12
Turn into serving dish, dessert cups or petits pots.
13
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
14
Pass the sauce or whipped cream separately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 egg yolks, 3/4 cup extra fine sugar, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, and more.

Yes, Mousseline Au Chocolat falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mousseline Au Chocolat

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