White Chocolate Orange Mousse
Indulge in the creamy elegance of White Chocolate Orange Mousse, a decadent dessert that perfectly balances the rich, velvety sweetness of white chocolate with the bright, citrusy zest of orange. This no-bake treat is effortlessly light, thanks to whipped cream and airy meringue, yet irresistibly luxurious, making it an ideal choice for any special occasion or after-dinner indulgence. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this mousse combines melted white chocolate infused with orange zest and juice, whipped cream for a pillowy texture, and a delicate meringue for added lift. Finished with a garnish of orange zest or white chocolate shavings, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly portioned for four, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will impress with every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams white chocolate, chopped
- 100 ml heavy cream (for melting chocolate)
- 200 ml heavy cream (for whipping)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Begin by chopping the white chocolate into small pieces. Place it in a heatproof bowl.
Heat 100 ml of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate. Let it sit for 3 minutes to melt, then stir gently until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a separate mixing bowl, whip 200 ml of heavy cream to soft peaks using an electric mixer or hand whisk. Be careful not to overwhip. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Stir into the cooled white chocolate mixture.
In another clean, grease-free bowl, whisk the egg white until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue whisking until the egg white forms stiff, glossy peaks.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture in three additions, being careful to maintain the light, airy texture.
Once the whipped cream is fully incorporated, gently fold in the whipped egg white mixture to further lighten the mousse.
Divide the mousse evenly between 4 serving glasses or bowls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Garnish with additional orange zest, white chocolate shavings, or a slice of fresh orange before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.1 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.8 g | 539% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.0 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 932 mg | 20% | |
*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.
