EASY BREEZY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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This recipe hails from Austria, the use of chocolate with whipping cream and cinnamon is typically Austrian. Even though there is no gelatine used, it firms up nicely and has a creamy, silky texture. 2 hours of cooling is included in the cooking time.

Provided by gemini08

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
grated zest of one orange
orange zest ribbons and mint (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/3rd of the whipping cream in a heavy bottomed sauce pan but don't let it boil, turn off the heat. Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted, add 1 tsp cinnamon and the grated orange zest und mix well.
  • In a large mixing bowl whip the rest of the cream to stiff peaks, pour the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream and and carefully fold in with a spatula, do not stir.
  • Pour the mixture in 4 dessert bowls, put the rest of the cinnamon and the cocoa in a tea strainer and sieve over the dishes.
  • Put in the fridge and let set for at least 2 hours or over night.
  • When ready to serve, garnish with a swirl of orange zest and some fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.5, Fat 61.2, SaturatedFat 37.6, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 31.1, Protein 5

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