Simple Chocolate Honey Mousse |
Author: Nicole
- 2-1/2 cups chilled whipping cream or heavy cream (includes ½ cup for topping)
- 12 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate
- 5 tablespoons honey
- optional: 1 tablespoon orange oil or orange extract or a sprinkle of sea salt
- Stir ¾ cup cream, chocolate and honey in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
- Add orange oil or orange extract, if using.
- Transfer chocolate to a heat-proof bowl and cool, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, beat 1-1/4 cup cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold cream into chocolate mixture in two additions'
- Put into large serving bowl or individual bowls (or glasses) and refrigerate at least two hours. Top with sea salt , if using.
- Whip remaining ½ cup cream to firm peaks and top mousse before serving (if using).
* Mousse is just as good if you don't add the additional whipped cream on top.
* Can be made a day in advance.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/simple-chocolate-honey-mousse/
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