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This gourmet almond orange mousse with anise has a delicious, complex and sophisticated flavor but the recipe is very easy to make. The almond, orange and anise flavors play together wonderfully and make this mousse the perfect finish for an elegant dinner.
This post was originally published on May 6, 2016.
RECIPE NOTE: This almond orange mousse is a variation of my Bavarian cream recipe. For detailed step-by-step photos of how to make the mousse, head on over to this post: Bavarian Cream.
I got the idea for this flavor combination from a biscotti recipe I saw recently. While I am not a big fan of biscotti I did like the sound of almond, orange and anise together so I used them in this dessert. It’s a very creamy, light and fluffy mousse that is a perfect finish for a gourmet dinner.
I built the mousse on an egg yolk and sugar base that I flavored with orange zest, almond extract and ground anise seeds. After that I whisked in whipped cream and whipped egg whites and set the whole thing with gelatin.
It’s a dessert that tastes like a lot of work went into it but in reality it’s very easy to make and just about impossible to mess up.
I suggest you eat it by taking a bite out of an orange slice, then follow up with a spoonful of mousse and repeat.
How to make almond orange mousse with anise:
Start this recipe by whipping 2 egg whites to stiff peaks and put them in the fridge. Next, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and put the whipped cream in the fridge as well. You will use both of these components later.
Now you get to the actual base for the mousse: add 1 teaspoon powdered, unflavored gelatin to 3 tablespoons cold water and while the gelatin is blooming, whisk 2 egg yolks with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 3/4 teaspoon almond extract and 1 teaspoon ground anise together in a bowl by hand.
Once your egg yolk/sugar mix is light and fluffy the gelatin will be ready. Heat the gelatin briefly and then whisk it into the egg yolk mix. Next, whisk in the whipped cream and then the whipped egg whites. Chill the mousse in the fridge until it’s fully set.
To serve, spoon the mousse onto plates, add a slice of orange and sprinkle with finely chopped almonds.
More fruit desserts:
- Raspberry Custard
- Vanilla Cream with Cinnamon-Sugared Cranberries
- Lemon Cream Puffs
- Black Forest Eton Mess
- Raspberry Apple Crisp
- Stovetop Apple Crisp
- Lemon Ginger Mousse
- Apple Tart with Chai-Spiced Custard Sauce
Almond Orange Mousse with Anise
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered, unflavored gelatin
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon ground anise
- orange slices
- finely chopped almonds
Instructions:
- Whip the two egg whites to stiff peaks. Put in the fridge.
- Whip the cream with 1 teaspoon sugar to stiff peaks. Put in the fridge.
- Add gelatin along with 3 tablespoons of cold water to a saucepan. Let sit for about 4 minutes.
- Whisk the egg yolks with 1/3 cup sugar, orange zest, almond extract and anise in a bowl until creamy.
- Heat the bloomed gelatin just until dissolved.
- Whisk the gelatin into the egg yolk mix.
- Whisk in the cream.
- Whisk in the egg whites.
- Cover and chill in the fridge until set (about 1 hour).
- Scoop the cream onto individual plates and serve with orange slices and chopped almonds.
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oh this picture is just perfection Nicole! The spoon and the black on black looks just brilliant!
Thank you so much, Angela!! :)
…and repeat and repeat and repeat. GREG
Correct! :)
This is so gorgeous Nicole! I love the simplicity and contrast of this shot. Great work!
Thank you so much, Ana! That means a lot to me, you put a big smile on my face. :)
Sounds and looks so lovely. But not too lovely that it would make me not want it. I’m with you in taking a bite out of an orange slice, then follow up with a spoonful of mousse and repeat. Yes please!
Indeed, like Marisa said it’s like tequila shots (only much milder and more pleasant). Hope you’re having a great weekend. :)
Could this be the same method as taking a drink of tequila? You take a bite of lemon, a lick of salt and then a swig of that nasty stuff? But really, my feelings are really hurt!! You don’t like biscotti??? I love biscotti — naturally I’m Italian but I love the crunch and the shape and all of the different flavors you can make. You can eat them as is or you can dunk them. Well I guess everyone has their opinion. I just bet you haven’t had one of our biscotti!! I love your picture and the recipe sounds divine :-)
That’s right, I was thinking of tequila shots actually! Well, it is true that I haven’t had your biscotti but so far any biscotti I’ve tried I truly did not like. :)