This delicious chocolate orange mousse is modeled after the coffee Borgia and is made with semi-sweet chocolate, instant espresso powder and orange zest.
Love chocolate mousse? You might also enjoy this White Chocolate Mousse.
This dessert was inspired by one of my favorite espresso drinks, the coffee Borgia. A Borgia is like a mocha (espresso, chocolate syrup, steamed milk) but with orange zest mixed in. It’s a wonderful flavor combination that I recreated in this chocolate orange mousse with melted semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, instant espresso powder and orange zest.
You can serve the mousse with a dollop of whipped cream to lighten it up a bit but I actually prefer to eat it by itself. The recipe is very easy to make and you can easily scale it up and make a fancy dessert for a large crowd.
How to make the mousse:
Step 1. Add 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder and 1 cup heavy cream to a saucepan.
Step 2. Heat the mix to dissolve the chocolate. Be careful not to get the cream too hot, it should just be warm enough to melt the chocolate. Once the chocolate is melted, let the mix cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a mixing bowl, cover and chill in the fridge overnight.
Step 3. Add 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest.
Step 4. Whip the mix into a mousse as if you were making regular whipped cream.
Pipe or spoon the mousse into individual serving bowls and garnish with a fresh slice of orange.
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Coffee Borgia Mousse
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate*
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon very finely grated orange zest (about one small orange)
- 2 thin orange slices as garnish
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Add the chocolate, the cream and the espresso powder to a saucepan and heat to dissolve the chocolate. Be careful not to get the cream too hot, it should just be warm enough to melt the chocolate.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and let the mix cool completely.
- Transfer the mix into a mixing bowl, cover and chill in the fridge overnight.
- Add the orange zest to the chocolate mix.
- With an electric mixer, whip the mix into a mousse.
- Garnish with the orange slices and serve by itself or with whipped cream.
Tracy
?? Be still my beating heart ❤️ I was craving “something chocolate” so I planned to search for … My favorite coffee drink, the Borgia Latte! I asked myself what the chances were that someone has posted a Chocolate Borgia recipe? I have found so few places where barista’s even know what a Borgia is! And then THIS by YOU dreamed up just for ME! OH my taste buds will be sooo happy! ??☕️
Nicole Branan
That’s so wonderful to hear, Tracy! Great to meet another Borgia Latte fan. :) I hope you enjoy the mousse.
Shar
This recipe sounds wonderful. I have a question, the description says dark chocolate but the recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate. Could you advise which one I should use. Thank you.
Nicole Branan
Thanks so much for catching that, Shar! The recipe is for semi-sweet chocolate; I’ll correct that in the description. Let me know how you like it if you make it. :)
Abbe@This is How I Cook
Besides wanting to devour this I just wanted to say hi! Sounds like you are doing great Nicole!
Nicole Branan
Hi Abbe!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! Things are great over here, I’m getting back to the blog after a bit of a break. Hope all is well with you too! <3
Easyfoodsmith
Couldn’t take my eyes off that glass of mousse. The flavors are so beautiful and the dessert so decadent.
Nicole Branan
Thank you so much, Taruna! I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment. :)
Iryna
What a gorgeous dessert idea especially for Valentine’s Day. And the photography is simply beautiful!
Nicole Branan
Thank you so much, Iryna!! This would make a nice Valentine’s Day dessert indeed.
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I love your photography! It’s so beautiful and moody :) And this MOUSSE. Delicious!
Nicole Branan
Thank you so much, Katherine!! :)
Christie
Wow I love your dark photography and this delicious mousse!! I just want to dive in. Have a great day Nicole.
Nicole Branan
Thank you so much, Christie! A wonderful day to you as well. :)
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
Wow! This looks amazing. Your photos are gorgeous!
Nicole Branan
Thank you so much, Kathy. I really appreciate your kind words!! <3
Shivani Raja
Oh I just adore this photo Nicole – it’s pure beauty!
Nicole Branan
Thank you so much, Shivani! :)