Orange Scented Chocolate Mousse

Rich and decadent with lots of chocolate and orange flavor. A good dessert for Passover as well.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  high quality  semisweet chocolate
• 6  tablespoons water
• 1  pinch salt
• 5  eggs, separated
• 1  teaspoon  pure  orange extract
• 1  tablespoon  finely grated orange zest
• 2  tablespoons  orange liqueur
•  chocolate curls (optional)
•  orange rind twists (optional)

Directions

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