Dark Chocolate Mousse with Sugared Kumquats
A decadent dark chocolate mousse topped with fresh whipped cream and candied kumquats. This elegant dessert combines rich bittersweet chocolate with light, airy texture and bright citrus notes.
Ingredients
- •6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped
- •¼ cup water
- •3 large egg whites
- •½ cup sugar, divided
- •½ cup sliced fresh kumquats
- •⅓ cup chilled whipping cream
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
15 min
- 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.
360 min
- 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.
130 min
- 4.
Beat chilled whipping cream in small bowl to form soft peaks. Spoon whipped cream atop mousse. Top with sugared kumquats and syrup.
10 min
