ORANGE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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This easy-to-make dessert is one of my favorites to serve. It looks so elegant, and the velvety texture, with a subtle hint of orange, is a perfect ending to any meal. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
Whipped cream and orange peel strips, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and reaches at least 160°. Remove from the heat; stir in melted chocolate until smooth., Pour into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until serving. Garnish with whipped cream and orange peel if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 294mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.