Orange-Flavored Bitter Chocolate Mousse with Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

1. INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups bitter couverture (70% cocoa) 1/4 cup GAEA FRESH Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 large organic eggs 3/4 cup sugar Salt 2 tablespoons orange liqueur Zest of 1 orange in shavings
2. Cut the couverture into small pieces Separate the eggs’ yolk from the whites into two bowls. Melt couverture in bain–marie and add the olive oil and liqueur Mix the yolks with half of the sugar and whisk until smooth. Mix the chocolate into the yolk mixture. Whip the egg whites with the rest of the sugar and the salt into firm peaks to make the meringue Blend together the meringue and the chocolate mixture and stir in ¾ of the orange shavings. Whisk gently until the mixture becomes smooth. Put the mousse into bowls or glasses. Place them in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Serve adding orange shavings on top of each portion.