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Light and Creamy Orange Mousse in a a glass next to a spoon and an orange.

Light and Creamy Orange Mousse

Creamy, festive and bursting with orange flavor, this simple orange mousse recipe can be made entirely ahead of time.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Nordic, Norwegian, Scandinavian
Keyword: easy mousse recipe, orange dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice strained through a fine mesh strainer
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Finely grated zest of 1 orange
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream plus more for serving
  • Orange zest and/or chocolate shavings for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Place juice in a saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over the top. Let sit for 3 minutes. Add sugar and salt. Heat mixture over medium until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Whisk the vanilla, orange zest and yogurt into the orange juice mixture. Set aside. Whip cream to medium peaks in a stand mixer. Gently whisk cream into orange mixture until fully combined.
  • Pour mousse into individual serving cups and chill at least two hours. Serve, garnished with whipped cream and orange zest and/or chocolate shavings, if desired.

Notes

Light and Creamy Orange Mousse can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg