Clémentines à la Mousse au Chocolat
A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of clementines with the richness of chocolate, evoking warm memories and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 clementines
- 200g dark chocolate
- 3 eggs
- 100ml heavy cream
- 50g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate by placing it in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Separate the eggs into whites and yolks in different bowls.
- Whisk the yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale and frothy.
- Combine the melted chocolate with the yolk mixture until fully incorporated.
- Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold a spoonful of whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in the remaining cream and beaten egg whites.
- Add grated clementine zest and mix gently.
- Chill the mousse in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with clementine segments and optional garnishes.
Notes
This mousse can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Try adding mint or nuts for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: clementines, chocolate mousse, dessert, nostalgic recipes