Be sure to use high-quality chocolate here — the flavor really comes through.
Ingredients
Makes 4
Step 1
Melt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate with 1/4 cup water in heavy small saucepan over low heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to just barely lukewarm, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl to form soft peaks. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar until stiff but not dry. Pour cooled melted chocolate over egg whites and gently fold together. Divide mousse among 4 parfait glasses or bowls. Cover; chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 3
Mix kumquats and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in small saucepan; let stand 10 minutes. Stir slowly over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 4
在小碗击败冷冻奶油soft peaks. Spoon whipped cream atop mousse. Top with sugared kumquats and syrup.
How would you rate Dark Chocolate Mousse with Sugared Kumquats?
Leave a Review
Reviews (5)
Back to TopKumquats abound in SoCal this time of year so I decided to find some recipes to use an often neglected bounty. Boy, am I glad I found this recipe. I made the mousse last night for dinner tonight with friends. The scrapings off the bowl were a good indicator of what was to come, but the kumquats and chocolate together were exquisite. My friends and I enjoyed it throughly. A definite keeper and easy to remember/ modify for variations.
pomoboy
Claremont, CA and Charleston, SC
2/13/2008
This is so easy and it is VERY delicious!!! It takes no time to whip up. I leave the kumquats out and just add a bit of whip cream on top. If you don't want it to be too rich add a little less chocolate.
Anonymous
CO
12/25/2007
I love this as a light (in calories as well as texture) alternative to traditional chocolate mousse made with heavy cream. It's incredibly simple, very easy to make, and always gets kudos. It's also a good base for variations - you can add some extract or liqueur to the melted chocolate to flavor it, serve it with whipped cream or fruit, or whatever strikes your fancy. This is a regular in my dessert repertoire.
Anonymous
SF Bay Area
1/30/2006
To the poster below: yes, you melt the chocolate with the water, and it works fine and doesn't sieze. This is a tasty, light mousse with a somewhat foamy texture. It won't satisfy those looking for a classic rich and creamy chocolate mousse, but it's a nice alternative when you want something lighter. I didn't make the candied kumquats, and topped it candied orange slices instead.
Anonymous
New York, NY
2/28/2005
Melt the chocolate WITH the water...??? Am I reading that right? (yipes)
katemc125
buffalo ny
12/15/2004
