Orange Chocolate Mousse - serves 8
2 egg Whites
7 tbsp plus 2 tsp Sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup frozen orange concentrate
2 tsp orange peel, grated
1 cup evaporated skimmed milk
3 tbsp whipped cream cheese
2 ounces sweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
2 tsp unflavored gelatin
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ounce hazelnuts, chopped
In medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and sugar until smooth.
Add cocoa, orange juice and 1 teaspoon of the orange peel. Beat until smooth.
In small saucepan, warm 3/4 cup evaporated milk, whisking constantly, drizzle a thin stream of milk into the egg mixture.
When all the milk has been added, pour the egg milk mixture back into the saucepan and cook on medium heat until thicken about 5 to 8 minutes.
Mix the cream cheese and chocolate in a bowl. Place the remaining 1/4 cup milk in a small saucepan. Add the gelatin and stir until softened. Warm until the gelatin dissolves.
Pour into the chocolate mixture, add vanilla and stir until combined. Transfer to serving bowls and chill for 2 hours.
Toast hazelnuts until lightly browned. Sprinkle over the mousse.