Eclipse
Immerse yourself in a celestial dessert experience with the "Eclipse" — a luxurious layered treat that marries the richness of dark chocolate mousse with the bright, citrusy notes of orange jelly. This elegant dessert combines smooth, velvety textures and bold flavors, featuring premium 70% cocoa dark chocolate, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a hint of honey for balanced sweetness. With its striking two-tone presentation and optional garnishes of dark chocolate shavings and candy orange slices, the Eclipse is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent gatherings, this dessert is made to impress. Ready in just over an hour of hands-on preparation, it’s a sophisticated yet approachable recipe that will elevate any dessert table. Keywords: dark chocolate mousse, orange jelly dessert, layered chocolate dessert, elegant dessert recipe, chocolate and orange dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 3 pieces Egg yolks
- 3 pieces Egg whites
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 150 milliliters Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 5 grams Powdered gelatin
- 50 milliliters Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 20 grams Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
- 3 pieces Candy orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.
3. Whisk the egg yolks into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture until well combined. Set aside.
4. In a large, clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and egg yolk mixture, followed by the beaten egg whites. Do this in batches to maintain the fluffy texture.
6. Pour the chocolate mousse into serving glasses, filling each one about two-thirds full. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
7. In a small bowl, sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
8. Heat the orange juice, orange zest, and honey in a small saucepan over low heat until warm but not boiling. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
9. Once cooled, carefully pour the orange jelly mixture over the chilled chocolate mousse in each glass to create a layered effect. Refrigerate for another 2 hours or until the jelly is set.
10. Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings and candy orange slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 216.6 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 864 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 2060 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
