chocolate orange mousse

120 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the oranges thoroughly, cut into pieces (leave peel on), and remove seeds.
  2. 2Wash the oranges thoroughly, cut into pieces (leave peel on), and remove seeds.
  3. 3Wash the oranges thoroughly, cut into pieces (leave peel on), and remove seeds.
  4. 4Simmer the oranges with 1 cup of water in a covered pan for 15 minutes.
  5. 5Simmer the oranges with 1 cup of water in a covered pan for 15 minutes.
  6. 6Simmer the oranges with 1 cup of water in a covered pan for 15 minutes.
  7. 7Add the dark chocolate to the pan and stir until melted.
  8. 8Add the dark chocolate to the pan and stir until melted.
  9. 9Add the dark chocolate to the pan and stir until melted.
  10. 10Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
  11. 11Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
  12. 12Transfer everything to a blender and blend until smooth.
  13. 13Pour into 6 small ramekins or 1 baking dish (7.5” x 6”), smooth the top, and refrigerate for 2+ hours.
  14. 14Pour into 6 small ramekins or 1 baking dish (7.5” x 6”), smooth the top, and refrigerate for 2+ hours.
  15. 15Pour into 6 small ramekins or 1 baking dish (7.5” x 6”), smooth the top, and refrigerate for 2+ hours.
  16. 16Dust with cacao powder before serving.
  17. 17Dust with cacao powder before serving.
  18. 18Dust with cacao powder before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges
  • 2 oranges
  • 2 oranges
  • 160 g dark chocolate
  • 160 g dark chocolate
  • 160 g dark chocolate
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • cacao powder
  • cacao powder
  • cacao powder

Equipment

panblenderramekinsbaking dish

Tips

  • Use organic oranges if possible, since you’re using the peel. Thin-skinned oranges work best for this recipe.
  • Ensure some liquid remains after cooking the oranges, or add a little more water if needed (the pectin will help thicken as it cools).
  • Dust with cacao powder before serving.
  • Oranges (with the peel!) bring prebiotic fibres like pectin, which help feed your beneficial gut bacteria. The peel is also rich in polyphenols (plant compounds that support microbial diversity).
  • Dark chocolate and cacao powder are rich in polyphenols, especially flavonoids, which have been linked to reduced anxiety, better mood, and improved brain function. They’re also a good source of magnesium.