Description
Rich and creamy no-bake chocolate orange mousse served in orange carved jack-o-lanterns. Vegan, No-Egg, No-Dairy, Easy!
Ingredients
Units
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Ingredients for the mousse
- 350g of dairy-free dark chocolate
- 350g of silken tofu
- 100g of caster sugar
- 60ml of dairy-free cream
- 30g of cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch / cornflour
- 80g of St Dalfour Orange Marmalade
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- 4 Large oranges (to serve)
Instructions
Method (carve the oranges)
- Place the (serving) oranges flat on your worktop so you know it will sit correctly when filled with the mousse.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tops off the oranges.
- Hollow out the flesh of the orange (you can eat the orange as a snack to prevent waste, or store in a container in the fridge).
- Wash and dry the orange, making sure to remove as much pith as possible.
- Draw the face you want to carve with a pen, or free cut. Cut the face with a sharp knife. Tip: Use a smaller sharp knife to get more intricate details (refer to video for reference).
- Keep the oranges fresh by storing in an air tight container in the fridge prior to filling. Only cut within a day of serving to prevent the oranges turning brown in colour.
Method (mousse and assemble)
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave in 30 second intervals, or on the hob using a bain-marie (a saucepan placed on the hob filled with water with a heat proof bowl on top. Just make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Stir the chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
- Let the chocolate cool for a few minutes, then add it into a high speed blender along with the silken tofu, sugar, cream, cocoa powder, cornstarch and orange marmalade. This is where you can add a optional extra drop of orange extract for a stronger ‘orange’ flavour. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides.
- Pour the mousse into a mixing bowl / bowl and chill for at least 3-4 hours or until the mousse is firm. You want the mousse to be firm when piping in the oranges so it doesn’t immediately ooze out the ‘jack-o-lantern’ face.
- Once the mousse is firm, transfer into a piping bag, and pipe into the oranges.
- Place the oranges back into the fridge and allow to set firm before serving.
- Serve with a spoon, and enjoy!!!
Notes
Serving suggestions: Serve chilled with a small spoon.
Store the mousse an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Do not freeze or this can effect the texture of the mousse (adds too much moisture).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: mousse
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American