Best 9 Chocolate Orange Mousse Frosting Recipes

FRENCH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH ORANGE

Steps:

• Grind orange zest using a mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth paste.
• Combine chocolate, coffee, and orange zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly
• Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form (see Editor's Note).
• Add egg yolks to the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Pour over egg whites. Carefully fold together using a spatula until just combined.
• Pour mixture into 10 small dessert glasses or 1 large serving dish. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

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.

DREAMY ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan set over medium heat, bring the orange juice to a boil and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the sugar, the salt and yolks until smooth. Whisking constantly, add half of the reduced orange juice to the yolk mixture to temper. When it is all incorporated, return the tempered yolk mixture to the pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula to prevent the eggs from scrambling, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl and whisk in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and the zest. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 5 hours.
• Pour the heavy cream into a medium bowl, and add the vanilla and the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream on medium speed just until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes, being careful avoid over-beating. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chilled orange mixture. Pour that mixture into the remaining whipped cream and continue to fold until completely incorporated. Divide the mixture among six 3-ounce serving bowls or espresso cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, put the gingersnaps in a resealable plastic bag and smash gently with a rolling pin. Sprinkle on top of the mousse, and serve.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Combine the 2 chocolates, orange liqueur, 1/4 cup water, and the vanilla in a heat-proof bowl. Set it over a pan of simmering water just until the chocolate melts. Cool completely to room temperature. Whisk in the orange zest and butter until combined.
• Place the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for 4 minutes, or until very thick and pale yellow. With the mixer on low speed, add the chocolate mixture. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Place 1 cup of egg whites (save or discard the rest), the salt, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until firm but not dry. Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture; then fold the rest in carefully with a rubber spatula.
• Without cleaning the bowl or whisk, whip the heavy cream and the remaining tablespoon of sugar until firm. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mousse into individual dishes or an 8-cup serving bowl. Chill and decorate with whipped cream and oranges. Serve with extra whipped cream on the side.
• Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Don't overbeat, or you'll end up with butter!

EASY ORANGE-CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until almost melted; stir until completely melted. Cool 5 min.
• Beat chocolate, sugar, butter and extract in large bowl with mixer on low speed until blended. Gradually beat in milk until of spreading consistency.

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Melt the dark chocolate in a large bowl over hot water.
• Dissolve the jelly crystals in 250 mls of boiling water and put aside.
• Meanwhile, separate the eggs and whip the egg whites until firm peaks form.
• While still over heat, using a whisk combine the dark chocolate, the egg yolks, the sugar (if using) and the jelly mixture. Remove from heat. Don't panic if it goes lumpy, this is normal and it will become smooth.
• Once the mixture is smooth and it has cooled slightly fold the egg whites in and mix until completely even in colour.
• Pour into dishes and cool.

ORANGE SCENTED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in the top of a double boiler or microwave proof bowl with the water and salt.
• Heat until the chocolate is melted in the double boiler or microwave.
• Let cool for 2 minutes.
• Rapidly beat the egg yolks into the chocolate mixture one at a time.
• Beat in the extract, zest, and liqueur.
• In a clean bowl with clean beaters whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Gently but thoroughly fold in the chocolate mixture.
• Pour into a large serving dish or individual bowls or glasses.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Garnish with the chocolate curls and orange rind twists before serving.

CHOCOLATE - ORANGE MOUSSE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and chocolate. Whisk in the boiling water.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly. Simmer, whisking, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the liqueur.
• Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl. With an electric mixer, beat in the butter until incorporated.
• Set the bowl of frosting into a larger bowl filled with ice and cold water; beat the frosting until it is light and holds soft peaks.