Orange Mousse (A Frozen Dessert) Recipe

Name: Orange Mousse (A Frozen Dessert)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tb orange liqueur; 3 or 4 bright-skinned oranges; 1/2 lemon; Orange juice; 6 egg yolks; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp cornstarch; 6 egg whites; Pinch of salt; 1 Tb granulated sugar; 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream; 6 orange-shell cups, or dessert cups, or a serving bowl; Decorations: Glazed orange peel, angelica cut into leaf shapes, mint leaves, or whipped cream; A 1-quart measuring cup; A 3-quart mixing bowl; A wire whip or electric beater; A wooden spoon; Optional: a candy thermometer; A bowl with a tray of ice cubes and water to cover them; A 2 1/2-quart, heavy-bottomed enameled saucepan

Servings: persons

3 Tb orange liqueur
3 or 4 bright-skinned oranges
1/2 lemon
Orange juice
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
6 egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 Tb granulated sugar
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
6 orange-shell cups, or dessert cups, or a serving bowl
Decorations: Glazed orange peel, angelica cut into leaf shapes, mint leaves, or whipped cream
A 1-quart measuring cup
A 3-quart mixing bowl
A wire whip or electric beater
A wooden spoon
Optional: a candy thermometer
A bowl with a tray of ice cubes and water to cover them
A 2 1/2-quart, heavy-bottomed enameled saucepan

1
Pour the liqueur into the measuring cup.
2
Grate the colored part of the skins of 3 oranges and the 1/2 lemon into the cup.
3
Strain in enough orange juice so liquid measures 2 cups.
4
Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing bowl until mixture is pale yellow and forms the ribbon.
5
Beat in the cornstarch and the orange juice mixture.
6
Pour into the saucepan and stir over moderate heat with wooden spoon until mixture heats through and thickens, but does not come to the simmer, or a temperature of more than 170 degrees.
7
It should coat the spoon lightly.
8
Remove from heat and beat a moment to stop the cooking.
9
Beat the egg whites and salt in a separate bowl until soft peaks are formed; sprinkle in the sugar and beat until stiff peaks are formed.
10
Fold the egg whites into the hot orange mixture, and fold over the bowl of ice until thoroughly chilled so the custard will not separate.
11
Beat the cream until stiff, and fold into the chilled mousse.
12
Turn into orange-shell cups, dessert cups, or bowl.
13
Cover and freeze for several hours or overnight.
14
Decorate the desert just before serving.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tb orange liqueur, 3 or 4 bright-skinned oranges, 1/2 lemon, Orange juice, and more.

Yes, Orange Mousse (A Frozen Dessert) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Orange Mousse (A Frozen Dessert)

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