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Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse
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Author:
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.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water, 200°F
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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
Please note: this recipe uses raw eggs, but coddled or pasteurized eggs may be substituted.
Directions
- 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.
- Combine hot water, tea, and sugar; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain fully; discard tea leaves and set aside.
- 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.
- Portion mousse into desired serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate until set, approximately 4 hours. To serve, top with whipped cream.