Easy Breezy Chocolate Mousse

gemini08's Note:

This recipe hails from Austria, the use of chocolate with whipping cream and cinnamon is typically Austrian. Even though there is no gelatine used, it firms up nicely and has a creamy, silky texture. 2 hours of cooling is included in the cooking time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces medium sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
• grated zest of one orange
• orange zest ribbons and mint (to garnish)

Directions:

1. Heat 1/3rd of the whipping cream in a heavy skillet but don't let it boil, turn off heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted, add 1ts cinnamon and the grated orange zest und mix well.
2. In a large mixing bowl whipp the rest of the cream to stiff peaks, pour the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream and and carefully fold in with a spatula, do not stir.
3. Pour the mixture in 4 dessert dishes, put the rest of the cinnamon and the cocoa in a tea sieve and sieve over the dishes.
4. Put in the fridge and let set for at least 2 hours or over night.
5. When ready to serve, garnish with a swirl of orange zest and some fresh mint.

Reviews

[Bonnie G #2]

OMG, this is soooo good, and you are right about it being easy. I was a little nervous when I noticed it had no sugar and semi-sweet chips, but shouldn't worried as it was great. I did add a teaspoon of vanilla to the whipped cream but that was the only change. It was so awesome as you'd taste the chocolate and then get a taste of cinnamon and then orange - and not overly sweet, loved this and will be making it often. Mad for PAC fall 2011

[Noni Suzanne]

Delicious! This is one of those desserts that you might order in a resturant after a nice meal and you're already stuffed so you order one just to share...but you can't quit eating it! It is so creamy and rich and just darn right delicious! The cinnamon gives it that "little extra something special" and I guarantee this is company worthy! And...did I mention very EASY to make which is a huge plus in my book! Made for Fall 09 PAC, and so glad I did!