Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier
Classic French Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier on Manu’s Menu. When I spotted this Chocolate Mousse Recipe, I knew my family would adore this rich, creamy chocolate dessert!
Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier
It is with sheer delight that I reveal my Secret Recipe Club blog today: Manu’s Menu. I met Manu in the early days of my blog; we were both on Foodbuzz as well as members of The Daring Bakers. She made a tri-layered panna cotta that was incredible for one DB, and I selected her rich Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier for our Christmas dessert. Thank you, Manu, for being a friend and constant inspiration!
Chocolate Mousse Recipe for the Holidays
If you’d like this recipe in grams, please visit Manu’s blog. I translated it to US measurements, doubled the recipe except for the Grand Marnier. Mine may have a bit more sugar as I rounded the amount up to the nearest cup measurement.
Plus, I used semi-sweet for the dark chocolate, but feel free to use bitter-sweet if you prefer. Adding a red raspberry and green sprig of mint made this chocolate mousse perfect for the holidays!
Thanks, Manu, for making our Christmas dinner extra special this year!!! xo
How to Make Chocolate Mousse
Like many mousse recipes, this recipe contains raw eggs. PRO-Tip: Note that unless you use pasteurized eggs, this mousse may not be safe to serve to small children, the elderly or anyone who is immune suppressed.
The first step is to melt the chocolate. I like using the microwave for convenience. Stopping to stir at 15-second intervals helps to ensure you don’t overcook and ruin the chocolate.
Next, the yolks are mixed with the sugar until lightened. You’ll see the color change to light yellow and the mixture thicken. The chocolate (cooled slightly), cream and Grand Marnier are then mixed in. Pro-Tip: If you don’t like the orange flavor of this liqueur with chocolate, feel free to add a bit of rum or another complimentary liqueur like Kahlua, Cassis, Amaretto, etc.
Finally, the egg whites are whipped until light, white and thickened, but not dry. PRO-Tip: To ensure your whites whip well, make sure there is no yolk mixed into the whites or any grease or oils on the bowl or beaters. These will prevent the whites from whipping properly.
Once the whites are whipped well, fold in the chocolate mixture. Folding is a mixing technique that helps keep the lightness of the batter.
You may need these supplies to make this chocolate mousse with Grand Marnier recipe:
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Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier
A dreamy classic French chocolate mousse courtesy of Manu's Menu
Ingredients
- 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 shot of orange liqueur (I used Grand Marnier)
- 1/4 cup cream
- Beautiful, ripe berries to garnish...I used Driscoll's raspberries
Instructions
- Gently melt the chocolate in microwave, set aside and let it cool down slightly.
- Whisk the egg yolks and the sugar with an electric mixer until pale yellow.
- Add the melted chocolate, orange liqueur and cream and mix well till combined.
- Beat the egg whites with clean beaters till stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whites into the chocolate mixture using a lifting and rolling motion, so that the mousse remains fluffy.
- Put the mousse in 4-6 serving glasses and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Just before serving, garnish with luscious, ripe berries, mint and sweetened whip cream if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 55mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 5gSugar: 44gProtein: 7g
43 Comments on “Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier”
Lizzy,
Mmm… Delicious. Can’t wait to try it. I’ve never made mousse.
So, first, I have to tell you how beautiful these photos are! I love the red and the berries with the chocolate. Secondly, this sounds AMAZING. Sounds like I have a reason to pick up some Grand Marnier. (pinned this too)
Oh so lovely!
it’s incredible when we can connect with other people in our virtual food realm 🙂
your mousse looks fantastic! very pretty and light.
happy src reveal! xo, kristy
Delicious! I made Julia Child’s chocolate mousse on her 100th birthday in August. Darn, that’s good stuff. I didn’t check, but I’m sure this is similar! Anything chocolate and mousse works for me. 😉
Very very tempting!
This looks totally incredible (and your photos are perfect)!!!
Lovely photos Lizzy! I just had lunch but could totally have this right now in my belly!! Hope you’re doing well and staying warm!! 🙂
Your pictures are gorgeous! And i adore the chocolate orange flavor combo, so this is totally right up my alley.Too bad I have no real reason to make chocolate mousse and fear that if I do, I’ll eat the entire recipe’s worth.
Your mousse looks divine my friend, perfect for a summery day 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
This looks absolutely heavenly!
Definitely bookmarked for Valentine’s Day. Love the addition of the Grand Marnier – there’s nothing like chocolate and orange together!!!
How cool to to be able to choose a recipe from a friend’s blog! 🙂 I love Manu’s desserts and you picked a good one. Looks so yummy and I’d even lick the glass! Love the cute red and white fabrics contrasting to chocolate brown. 🙂
Lizzy , those boozy chocolate mousse look fabulous ! Photos are as delicious as those mousse 😀
Wonderful chocolate mousse! I always knew Manu has many great recipes:) not enough time to try all good things i find.. 🙂
OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooooo happy you had my blog!!!!!! It feels amazing to know you have made (and liked!) one of my recipes, Lizzy! You are one of my biggest inspirations, especially when it comes to desserts and I feel really honoured! THANK YOU for all your sweet words about me and my blog! <3
Beautiful arrangement of chocolate mousse in glasses. Really gorgeous.
I don’t cook with alcohol but the pictures are drool worthy 🙂
Thank you for stopping by my blog, Lizzy.
Ohhhhhh how I wish I had this in front of me right now. Delish!!!!
I was planning on something chocolatey for thei Valentine’s day. This certainly is inspiring!
Always smart to go with desserts. This is a new blog for me. I will have to check it out. Good to see the SRC posts up and running again.
I used to taste a lot of Grand Marnia during my “flying” days, but have since forgotten how it tastes like. Thks for bringing back the old charm!
You had me at chocolate 🙂
Fact: I don’t do much chocolate. I’m a failure as a woman, I know. But I do like a chocolate/orange combination, and in the dessert would like creamy dessert. I definitely like boozy anything, so make it orange booze, chocolate and creamy…oh yeah, this savory girl would be all over that.
How yummy! I love adding grand marnier into recipes!
Ooooohhhh how luscious!
What a great idea using Grand Marnier! The mousse looks amazing! I haven’t had a good chocolate mousse in forever! I must make one! My Husband would be so happy! He has such a chocolate thing, more than and I and that’s saying a lot!!
My dear friend Liz.
Some problems are not leaving to visit my friends forever, and I’m seeing that I lost many delicacies. This chocolate mousse is divinely delicious. The presentation is so beautiful and elegant. I loved it, I want all the glasses for me! ha! ha! kisses
I would love to make this for my family… of course in 2 versions, alcoholic ones for us and non-alcoholic ones for my boy 😀
This looks amazing Lizzy! Another great idea for Valentine’s Dinner. I can’t imagine your pictures ever looking bad – you always make everything look so appetizing and beautiful. I’ll have to go over to Manu’s Menu and see what it’s all about!
Wow Liz, I love this. It looks so creamy. I could eat two or three of these!
This looks silky smooth and oh how I would enjoy some right now.
The virtual food world is an amazing place! Awesome dessert.
Velva
Who would not love to dip a spoon into this gorgeous treat! I love the small dessert cups you used as well. Beautifully done. 🙂
I also like Manu’s blog – she has some great recipes. This makes my mouth water just looking at it.
Grand Marnier is a fav of mine, and mousse is one of my top 3 favorite desserts of all time. I am bookmarking this, will let you know when I make it!!!
Gravitating to chocolate and it looks so gorgeous. I’m surprised that Kim hasn’t been by here. With the Grand Marnier you’re totally speaking her language. 🙂
I love the flavor punch alochol can add to sweet treats! This sounds just incredible and as always, your photos are stunning!
Beautiful presentation, Liz! Your photos are so pretty!
What a lovely recipe, Manu has such a great blog. I love chocolate and orange together, it just seems so lux.
I love this Lizzy look amazing and love the pictures , awesome!
Like you, Manu makes some of the most awesome desserts so how right it was for you to make this! Perfect! I love chocolate mousse but the Grand Marnier definitely makes this special! Hand me a spoon please!
Grand Marnier and chocolate is a dynamic duo! Love the little glass cups. Very inviting!