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    Home » Recipes » Syrups, Sauces & Essentials

    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse

    Published: Jun 7, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2023 by Emily Laurae · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Learn how to make dreamy Yuzu Chocolate Mousse from scratch. Made with yuzu chocolate, butter, sugar, egg yolks, and cream, you’ll love the citrus twist in this delicious French dessert. 

    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse in small cups.
    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 
    • ❓What is yuzu?
    • 🍴Ingredients
    • 📖 Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • ❓ Serving yuzu chocolate mousse
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • More Winter Recipes
    • Yuzu Chocolate Mousse
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe 

    I tend to use egg whites like crazy, so I’m always looking for ways to use up the leftover yolks. That’s where this Yuzu Chocolate Mousse recipe comes in! Made with Valrhona’s Yuzu Chocolate, this bright and creamy chocolate mousse has a vibrant citrus twist. It’s the creamiest and dreamiest mousse I’ve ever tasted!

    French chocolate mousse is traditionally made by mixing flavor into whipped egg whites, yielding a light and airy texture. I went against tradition in this recipe and folded whipped cream into melted yuzu chocolate and whipped egg yolks at the end to give each bite a fluffy, creamy, and dreamy texture!

    ❓What is yuzu?

    Yuzu is an incredibly fragrant citrus fruit mainly farmed in Japan, Korea, and China. Like lemon and lime, yuzu is very aromatic but also packs a sour punch. I like replacing lemon juice with yuzu juice in my recipes (like these yuzu raspberry macarons) when I have it on hand because it adds a pleasant and unique tartness.

    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse

    🍴Ingredients

    Get to know the ingredients needed to make this classic French dessert:

    • Yuzu Chocolate - Using yuzu chocolate instead of milk or dark chocolate adds a bright citrus flavor to this classic French dessert. If you can’t find yuzu chocolate, feel free to use another kind of high-quality baking chocolate instead (not chocolate chips).
    • Butter - Use quality unsalted butter here.
    • Egg yolks - The trick is using older (NOT expired), room temperature egg yolks. The yolks are heated in a double boiler to ensure they’re safe to eat. 
    • Sugar - Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps the whipped yolks develop stiff peaks.
    • Heavy cream - To make whipped cream, which is folded into the mousse at the end.
    • Lemon zest - This gives each spoonful a burst of vibrant flavor. 

    📖 Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Melt the chocolate and butter. Combine the yuzu chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and place it on top of a pot of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate and butter are melted. Set the bowl aside, but leave the water simmering.

    Step 2: Whisk egg yolks and sugar. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in another heatproof bowl on top of the simmering water. Continuously whisk until the mixture becomes opaque and stiff.

    Step 3: Stir mixtures together. Add the chocolate-butter mixture to the bowl with the egg-sugar mixture and stir to combine. Let it cool to room temperature. 

    Step 4: Combine with whipped cream. Beat the cream until soft peaks form. Next, whisk a ¼ of the whipped cream into the mousse. Gently fold in the rest until fully incorporated. 

    Step 5: Chill to set. Transfer the mousse into ramekins and refrigerate until the mousse has set. 

    Step 6: Garnish and serve. Garnish each portion with a dollop of whipped cream and lemon zest, then enjoy!

    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse

    👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • Enhance the flavor - Add a ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract to intensify the indulgent flavors. 
    • Don’t skip the chill - As tempting as it may be to dig in right away, mousse always needs to chill and set in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Otherwise, it will have a loose, pudding-like texture.

    ❓ Serving yuzu chocolate mousse

    Serve your mousse in ramekins, stemmed dessert glasses, or fancy martini glasses with a dollop of whipped cream and lemon zest on top. If you’re feeling creative, use any of these garish ideas instead:

    • Shaved chocolate
    • Cocoa powder
    • Powdered sugar
    • Strawberries
    • Raspberries
    • Chocolate sprinkles

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can you make mousse without egg yolks?

    No. Egg yolks are key to the creamy meringue-like texture and rich flavor. This recipe hasn’t been tested with any alternatives.

    Can chocolate mousse be made in advance?

    To make them ahead of time, cover the ramekins of mousse in plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

    Are raw egg yolks safe to eat in homemade chocolate mousse? 

    Yes. As long as you’re using quality eggs, heating the yolks over simmering water makes them safe to eat for most people.

    What makes yuzu different from other citrus fruits in desserts like mousse?

    Yuzu, an ancient Japanese fruit, offers a unique combination of flavors and is known for its delicious taste, wonderful array of charms, and very good source of vitamin C. Its distinct taste elevates the pairing of chocolate, especially with white chocolate, in a mousse.

    Are there any health benefits associated with using yuzu in desserts?

    Absolutely! Yuzu is a very good source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system. It also has antioxidant properties that help prevent oxidation of the body, soluble fibre, and other important nutrients that offer health benefits.

    I've heard of yuzu zest being used in dishes. Can it be incorporated into yuzu mousse?

    Yes, yuzu zest can be incorporated into the mousse for an enhanced flavor profile. The zest provides a burst of freshness and complements the creamy texture of the white chocolate mousse, taking full advantage of the fruit's prides of my hometown, Japan.

    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse

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    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse.

    Yuzu Chocolate Mousse

    Learn how to make dreamy Yuzu Chocolate Mousse from scratch. Made with yuzu chocolate, butter, sugar, egg yolks, and cream, you’ll love the citrus twist in this delicious French dessert.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 462kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Heatproof Bowl
    • Spatula
    • Whisk
    • Heatproof Bowl
    • Small Serving Bowls or Ramekins (6 oz each)

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup (170 g) Yuzu Chocolate, roughly chopped
    • 6 tablespoon (89 g) Unsalted Butter , cut into cubes
    • 4 Large Egg Yolks
    • ¼ Cup (50 g) Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Cup (240 ml) Heavy Cream
    • Lemon Zest and Extra Whipped Cream for Garnish

    Instructions

    • In a small heatproof bowl, combine the yuzu chocolate and butter. Set the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water and stir continuously until the chocolate and butter have melted, and they are smooth. Remove the bowl from heat but leave the pot simmering on low.
      1 Cup Yuzu Chocolate, 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
    • In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together. Set the bowl over the pot of barely simmering water and whisk continuously for about 5 minutes, until the mixture turns pale and becomes slightly stiff. Then, remove from heat and set aside.
      4 Large Egg Yolks, ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
    • Add the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture, stirring to combine. Stir for a few more minutes to allow the mixture to cool then set aside until it cools to room temperature.
    • In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Whisk ¼ of the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully mixed in.
      1 Cup Heavy Cream
    • Divide the mousse among four 6-ounce ramekins and refrigerate until it has set, about 1 hour.
    • Add a dollop of whip cream on top with a bit of lemon zest for garnish!
      Lemon Zest and Extra Whipped Cream for Garnish

    Notes

    Frequently asked questions
    1. Can you make mousse without egg yolks? No. Egg yolks are key to the creamy meringue-like texture and rich flavor. This recipe hasn’t been tested with any alternatives.
    2. Can chocolate mousse be made in advance? To make them ahead of time, cover the ramekins of mousse in plastic wrap and keep them in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
    3. Are raw egg yolks safe to eat in homemade chocolate mousse? Yes. As long as you’re using quality eggs, heating the yolks over simmering water makes them safe to eat for most people.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 322mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 70mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1659IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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