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WATER BASED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH GRAND MARNIER

September 7, 2012 By Manu 9 Comments

Water Based Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier

I have come across a few chocolate mousse recipes lately and I have seldom made any as I have a recipe that I always make and that I think is perfect… anyhow, when I read about a chocolate mousse that does not contain any eggs and any cream, I had to do some research on it.  I can tell you that the below recipe really got my attention.  The “normal” recipes always include whipped cream or whipped egg whites and while the first option is “safer” than the second one, it definitely makes for a heavier and more caloric result.  So, the idea of enjoying one of my favourite desserts with a lighter heart (and not only!), pushed me to try it.  I was also very curious to see if it would really work… and it did!  It is amazing how you can get a smooth chocolate mousse with just… water!  I also added some Grand Marnier to it for a more grown-up version, but it is not compulsory.  I did not use any sugar, but I must admit that, even though I LOVE dark chocolate (the darker the better for me), it did taste a bit too strong, probably because there is no cream/egg whites to make it “lighter”.  I will add a little sugar the next time I make it.  Also, keep in mind that even though it is a mousse, it does not have the airy consistency of a traditional mousse… but it is nonetheless delicious!  Enjoy!

 

Recipe adapted from Café Fernando

Ingredients (for 4 people):
265 gms – 9.35 oz. dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), chopped
120 ml – ½ cup water
120 ml – ½ cup Grand Marnier
Up to 4 tbsp sugar (optional – I did not use any, but I may use a bit next time)

NOTE: the proportion of liquor to water is up to you. The important thing is that the total amount of liquid stays the same (240 ml – 1 cup).  You can also use only water (and no liquor) for a child friendly dessert and/or flavour it with vanilla, cinnamon or whatever you fancy!

 

Put the chocolate, water, liquor (and sugar, if you are using any) in a pot and melt the chocolate over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Fill a bowl with ice and cold water and place a slightly larger mixing bowl on top of it (make sure that the bottom of the large bowl touches the ice).

Pour the melted chocolate into the mixing bowl sitting on top of the ice and water.  Whisk with a wire whisk (or an electrical hand-held mixer) until the melted chocolate thickens into a mousse.  Do not over-whip, or your mousse will turn grainy. If this happens, transfer the mousse back into the pan, reheat until half of it is melted, pour it back into the mixing bowl and whisk again briefly.

Divide the mousse into four serving cups/glasses and serve.

Water Based Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier
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Water based Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier

How to make a chocolate mousse without cream and eggs! All you need is chocolate and water!
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Recipe adapted from Café Fernando

Ingredients

  • 265 gms – 9.35 oz. dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids, chopped
  • 120 ml – ½ cup water
  • 120 ml – ½ cup Grand Marnier
  • Up to 4 tbsp sugar optional – I did not use any, but I may use a bit next time

Instructions

  1. Put the chocolate, water, liquor (and sugar, if you are using any) in a pot and melt the chocolate over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Fill a bowl with ice and cold water and place a slightly larger mixing bowl on top of it (make sure that the bottom of the large bowl touches the ice).
  3. Pour the melted chocolate into the mixing bowl sitting on top of the ice and water. Whisk with a wire whisk (or an electrical hand-held mixer) until the melted chocolate thickens into a mousse. Do not over-whip, or your mousse will turn grainy. If this happens, transfer the mousse back into the pan, reheat until half of it is melted, pour it back into the mixing bowl and whisk again briefly.
  4. Divide the mousse into four serving cups/glasses and serve.

Recipe Notes

The proportion of liquor to water is up to you. The important thing is that the total amount of liquid stays the same (240 ml – 1 cup). You can also use only water (and no liquor) for a child-friendly dessert and/or flavour it with vanilla, cinnamon or whatever you fancy!

Enjoy!

Water Based Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier

Water Based Chocolate Mousse with Grand Marnier

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Special Occasions, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: chocolate, chocolate mousse, dessert, dinner, gluten free, Grand Marnier, healthy, low fat, mousse, Special Occasions, sweets, water

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Comments

  1. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:15 am

    This looks absolutely divine! Thank you for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:27 am

    This is just perfect…!!! Chocolate and orange is a great mix, and better is it is a liquor.
    I love your little bottles…!!!

    Reply
  3. suzanne Perazzini says

    September 8, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Sounds intriguing without cream. I guess this way it is basically chocolate. What’s not to love about that?

    Reply
  4. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    September 8, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Your Chocolate mousse turn out beautifully, Manu! Yummy photos! Have a lovely weekend sweetie!

    Reply
  5. Jackie says

    September 9, 2012 at 3:17 am

    I love your little bottles too! Do you mind me asking where you got them?

    Reply
    • Manu says

      September 9, 2012 at 8:09 am

      Hi Jackie
      Thank you so much for stopping by! I am not sure where you live, but I found the containers in a bakery called Breadtop… they have stores all over Australia. It is the container in which they sell milk custard. It’s the only place I have ever seen them at. In Europe I used to buy yogurt in similar glass containers… but I have not seen it here. I hope it helps!
      Manu

      Reply
  6. Cynthia says

    September 9, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    This looks divine! I can’t believe I have yet to try the chocolate + orange combo.

    Reply
  7. PolaM says

    March 19, 2013 at 7:41 am

    Do you have to serve it immediately or can it be stored?

    Reply
    • Manu says

      March 19, 2013 at 10:59 am

      I have eaten it straightaway so I haven’t tried it, but I have read online that you can refrigerate it. However, remember to take it out at least 2 hours before serving it, or it will be too hard. Fammi sapere come va, perche’ sono curiosa. La mousse normale rimane morbida, ma questa, non avendo provato, non lo so! Baci!

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