Red Wine, Biscuit and Chocolate Mousse

A decadent vegetarian chocolate mousse layered with red wine-soaked macaroons and fresh orange zest, chilled until perfectly set.

Vegetarian Dessert Chocolate Dinner Party Alcoholic

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

585.5

kcal / serving

2342.1 kcal total

Carbs

60.5g

per serving

242 g total

Fat

29.6g

per serving

118.5 g total

Protein

8.6g

per serving

34.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

140

Plain Chocolate

Good quality, broken into pieces

Caster Sugar

unit

Macaroon Biscuits

Small

Dairy

Butter

Melted

unit

Egg Yolk

Large

unit

Egg White

Large

Fruits

unit

Orange

Zest and juice only

Liquids

150

Red Wine

Good quality, ideally St Emilion or Merlot

Method

Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light, thick, and the mixture reaches the ribbon stage.

Pour the remaining 75ml of wine over the biscuits and top the glasses with the rest of the mousse.

Half fill the glasses with the mousse mixture and top with the remaining six biscuits.

Stir the orange zest and juice into the yolk mixture, then gently fold in the chocolate and egg whites.

Melt the chocolate in a bowl over hot water or in a microwave and stir in the melted butter.

Place three biscuits in each of four wine glasses and soak them with 75ml of wine.

Whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl until they form stiff peaks.

Chill in the refrigerator to set for several hours or preferably overnight before serving.