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Orange Mousse Cups

Creamy Orange Mousse Cups topped with whipped cream and an orange slice.
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These Orange Mousse Cups are a light, fluffy, no-bake dessert made with just 4 ingredients. They’re perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any occasion that calls for an easy, elegant treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large pasteurized eggs (separated)
  • 80g caster sugar (divided)
  • 180ml fresh orange juice (about 3 large oranges)
  • 3/4 tsp gelatine powder + 1 tbsp cold water (or 1.5 gelatine sheets)
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • Optional: 120ml heavy cream (min 30% fat)
  • Optional: 20g icing sugar
  • Optional: 1 tsp orange zest (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients: zest and juice the oranges, separate the eggs, and rehydrate gelatine in cold water.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk egg yolks with half the caster sugar until smooth. Add orange juice and whisk well.
  3. Cook over low heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (180–183°F). Do not boil.
  4. Strain the mixture into a bowl using a fine mesh sieve. Discard any lumps.
  5. Add gelatine paste and whisk until fully dissolved. Stir in orange zest.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until cool but not set.
  7. Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until foamy, then slowly add remaining sugar. Beat to stiff peaks.
  8. Lightly whisk the orange base to loosen. Fold in a quarter of the egg whites, then gently fold in the rest with a spatula.
  9. Pour mousse into cups or ramekins. Chill for at least 3–4 hours or overnight until set.
  10. Optional: Whip cream with icing sugar and zest until stiff peaks form. Top mousse with whipped cream and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Use pasteurized eggs for safety since egg whites are not cooked.
  • Do not over-whip egg whites or they may deflate or turn grainy.
  • For a vegan version, try using aquafaba and agar-agar as substitutes.
  • Mousse does not freeze well—store in the fridge and consume within 2 days.
  • Chill the base just enough so it doesn’t set before folding in egg whites.

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