Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse

The Spice & Tea Exchange

Servings

approximately 16 ounces

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

The rich and robust tannic structure of Earl Grey marries beautifully with chocolate while notes of vanilla and orange provide this decadent dessert with a sweet, delicate finish. As simple as it is delicious, this chocolate mousse can be created in just 2 steps; then simply top with whipped cream when ready to serve.


Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water, 200°F

  • 3 Tbsp Earl Grey* black tea
    *or Earl Grey Créme or Decaf Earl Grey

  • ¼ cup Vanilla Turbinado Sugar
  • 3 oz dark chocolate chips
  • 3 oz milk chocolate chips
  • ½ tsp orange zest

  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

  • 2 ea large eggs
  • 3 Tbsp heavy cream
  • garnish whipped cream

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    Directions

    1. The rich and robust tannic structure of Earl Grey marries beautifully with chocolate, while notes of vanilla and orange provide this decadent dessert with a sweet, delicate finish. As simple as it is delicious, this chocolate mousse can be created in just 2 steps – simply top with whipped cream when ready to serve.
    2. Combine hot water, tea, and sugar; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain fully; discard tea leaves and set aside.
    3. Add chocolate chips, orange zest, and vanilla extract to a blender. Pour in hot tea mixture and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add eggs and heavy cream; continue blending, gradually increasing to high speed until mixture is completely smooth and chocolate chips have fully melted.
    4. Portion mousse into desired serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate until set, approximately 4 hours. To serve, top with whipped cream.
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