Chocolate and orange are a popular flavor blend during the holidays. This simple recipe captures the deliciousness of chocolate orange candy in a fluffy mouse.

Chocolate Orange Mousse

Servings: 4 | Time: 10 minutes active; 45 minutes inactive | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp. (5 ml) vanilla
• 5 drops orange essential oil (add more to taste if necessary)

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips in a glass dish in the microwave or a double boiler. Stir well, and let chocolate begin to cool.
2. In an electric mixer, whip the cream with vanilla and essential oil until soft and fluffy.
3. With the mixer on low, drizzle melted chocolate into the whipping cream, and mix until blended.
4. Scoop into serving dishes, and chill for 45 minutes.
5. Top with shaved chocolate orange candy before serving.