Orange mousse with chocolate cream

Ingredients

• 200 ml (about 1 cup) orange juice
• 2 unflavored gelatin sheets
• 200 ml (1/2 pint (236 ml)) heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon chocolate powder
• 175 grams (1 1/4 cups) powdered sugar
• 100 grams (1/2 cup) softened butter

Instructions

1. 1

   In an electric mixer, beat the cream with the powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Store in the fridge.

2. 2

   Place the gelatin sheets in water about 5 minutes. Drain and place them in the microwave for 15 seconds. Remove from microwave, add the melted gelatin sheets to the orange juice and mix well.

3. 3

   Add the orange juice mixture to the whipped cream and fold gently with a spatula. Pour the mousse into individual bowls and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

4. 4

   For the cream: In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the butter and the milk until obtain a quite creamy mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the powdered sugar and the chocolate and beat until a consistent cream.

5. 5

   Remove the mousse from the fridge. Place the cream in a pastry bag and garnish the bowls. Refrigerate for more 2 to 3 hours.