Olive Oil Dark Chocolate Mousse
A luxurious dark chocolate mousse made with high-quality bittersweet chocolate and extra virgin olive oil, enriched with coffee and optional orange zest. This elegant dessert has a silky smooth texture and rich chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- •10 ounces high-quality 72% cacao bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, or chocolate chips
- •8 large large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- •¾ cup granulated sugar
- •½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water
- •1 small Grated zest of 1 small orange (optional)
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in a microwave, stirring after each 10-second increment, until smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2 min
- 2.
2. Place the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until pale yellow. Whisk in the olive oil, coffee, zest, if using, and salt until combined. Add the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
5 min
- 3.
3. Beat the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat just until stiff peaks form. Add a generous spoonful of the egg white mixture to the chocolate mixture. Stir firmly until completely incorporated. Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl of egg whites. Gently fold with a large spoon or rubber spatula until completely combined.
10 min
- 4.
4. Divide the mousse into six 6-ounce ramekins and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
720 min
