notes
This chocolate and orange mousse was introduced to us by chalet staff in Vail . We have had to try it , taste it , remake it and sample it again and again over the summer - thanks Vail staff for an extra inch on our waist lines but we enjoyed every minute . desser t
tips
gluten free : NO , omit Mikado biscuits budget tips
notes
This chocolate and orange mousse was introduced to us by chalet staff in Vail . We have had to try it , taste it , remake it and sample it again and again over the summer - thanks Vail staff for an extra inch on our waist lines but we enjoyed every minute . desser t
Chocolate and orange mousse
Serves : 4-6 Cooked : on the hob
100g dark chocolate 150g milk chocolate finely grated zest of 1 orange 4 eggs separated 8 mikado sticks
Preparation time : 20 minutes Cooking time : 10 minutes
1 . Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water . Once melted add the orange zest and egg yolks and mix well . 2 . Meanwhile whisk the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl with a whisk until stiff . 3 . Pour 1 / 3 of the egg whites into the chocolate mix and stir together then fold the rest of the egg whites into the mix gently with a metal spoon . 4 . Spoon into ramekins or stemmed glasses , cover with cling film and leave to set for 5 hours in the fridge . 5 . Remove from fridge 20 minutes before serving . week one
To serve : stick two mikado sticks into each mousse and serve the ramekin on a side plate or saucer with a clean teaspoon alongside .
tips
Keep your knives sharp : you cut yourself with blunt knives not sharp ones , ask your chalet manager to help if you are unsure how to keep knives sharp .
Storing stale bread :
For croutes or croutons : keep bread in a bag so the bread is stale but not brittle and can be sliced easily . dietary requirements :
For crumbs : allow the bread to stay uncovered so it dries out and becomes brittle and is easier to crumb . vegetarian : OK
vegan : NO , see alternative vegan recipes
dairy free : NO , as vegan
nut free : OK , check Mikado with guest
gluten free : NO , omit Mikado biscuits budget tips
Make extra soup as soup is a fabulous lunch for you before heading out for the slopes .
Keep an eye out for Reblochon on offer . This will keep in your fridge happily for a few weeks ( wrap it up or it will make everything smell very cheesy !).
Cut up the inside of the oranges and pop them in a little bowl and put them out at breakfast .