Life being mommy,
Today when Lil’M slipped into her sleep, I slowly got down from her side and turned on my desktop. As the writing bug has bitten me, I wanted to make this post at any cost. This is one long pending post and many of my facebook friends had already had a glimpse of this post during Ramadan. And many of them have been sending requests to share the recipe. So here it is.
Cooking from Jehanne’s Mini Cook Books
Flipping through the pages of Heart-Healthy ‘Sweets & Desserts’ mini cookbook, I got carried away. The mini book is loaded with mouth watering delicious desserts. Every recipe is worth trying. But considering time, occasion and ingredients available, I picked this Dark Chocolate Orange Mousse recipe, which is eggless too. After having heavy and spicy meal, a cool, smooth and creamy dessert like chocolate mousse will be a perfect iftar dinner party dessert. Isn’t it??
This mousse recipe is surely a winner. Everyone at the party loved it and kids enjoyed it to the last by licking their spoons. Really who can resist the magical combination of citrusy orange and bitter-sweet dark chocolate. To me this mousse is like a therapy, where the flavour of orange and chocolate will soothe your taste buds and pamper your senses. Jehanne says, “Chocolate and orange provide antioxidants and minerals essential for a healthy heart. This mousse is the best after dinner dessert and is perfect for entertaining”.
Heart-Healthy Sweet & Desserts mini cookbook has got 35 delectable recipes which are easy to follow with handy ingredients. The book has got flapjacks, popsicles, sorbets, jellos, friands, smoothies, tarts, puddings, granitas….all in all a must have to book in your collection….
DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE MOUSSE
Recipe Source: Heart-Healthy ‘Sweets & Desserts’
- 220 g Dark Chocolate
- ½ cup fresh Orange juice
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
- ½ tbsp. Orange zest
- ½ tbsp. Vanilla essence
- 3-4 Orange slices, peeled, garnish
How to make Eggless Dark Chocolate Orange Mousse
PREPARATION:
- Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or by double boiler method.
- To the whipped cream add melted chocolate, orange juice, zest and vanilla essence.
- Combine well and transfer into serving bowls.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the mousse is set.
- Serve chilled with peeled orange slices.
- Add ‘love’ to make this mousse taste ‘Yummy’.
How to make Vegan Chocolate Orange Mousse
- You can use non-dairy whipped cream, try ‘Tropolite’ brand which is easily available in many supermarkets along with vegan dark chocolate.
Recipe Notes:
- I used Morde Dark Compound in making this mousse. You can try any dark chocolate with has got more than 56% cocoa in it.
- Check out the post, Rich Chocolate Fudge with Mixed Nuts for different options on melting chocolate.
- For whipped cream I used BlueBird Instant whipped cream powder. You can know more about BlueBird Instant Whipped Cream in my Fruit & Cream Trifle post.
- In the original recipe, Jehanne used orange extract and I replaced it with vanilla essence, as I can’t find orange extract at my place.
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prathibha Garre says
superb looking dessert and nice post lubna…nice clicks too
Hasna Hamza Layin says
Wow… Luvly pix nd mousse looks so yumm too.. Jehannes book nd pix luk awesome too.. I wanted to buy it now after reading this review… Ll chk it out soon!
Nandita SS says
This looks amazing Lubna. Your pictures makes me want to rush to the kitchen and give this a try 🙂
Deepali Jain says
I totally know what it means to have that 1-11/2 hour when the baby sleeps and how one gets distracted by pinterest/ facebook/ emails 🙂
great recipe and i love eggless chocolate dishes anytime!
Rafeeda AR says
Even I have my eyes set on this dessert… urs looks yumm…
Priti S says
Looks yum …so pretty ..lovely clicks and love your new header too
Razina Javed says
wow, delicious and easy to make recipe…
Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj says
wow its superb yummy dessert… n its sinful dessert…
Aps prabhu says
Same here… the afternoon time is the only time for me… it almost runs with leftover work and so on… then blogging browsing and all!
the mousse look lovely…. somehow after i delivered m love for chocolate has dropped down a lot and she doesn't like it 😀
Jehanne says
thank you for trying this out Lubna, I am really glad you and company liked it! The pictures did more justice to the recipe than mine, haha:P. I will link your review on my blog, sweetie 🙂
Sona - quick picks/pick quicks says
Woe this is doo simple. Thanks for sharing Lubna. Do post more from that book.
Priya Suresh says
Am in love with this eggless,droolworthy mousse.
Shweet Spicess says
This is amazingly simple to digest now!!! Love ur blog dear!!!
Shama Nagarajan says
looks yum
Indrani B says
Looks very tempting!
Chitz says
Ahh, now who can say no to that awesome looking mousse & esp when the doc says so 🙂 Looks fab dear !
jenn says
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Great use of nap time!!! doesn't the time go by fast when they are napping.
This looks amazing!
Ambreen (Simply Sweet 'n Savory) says
Who can say no to this delicious mousse, love the simple recipe for it. Gorgeous clicks!
Punam Paul says
Very delicious mousse, love the simple recipe. Will surely cook soon