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Dessert Recipes
Heavenly Portuguese Marido Mole Dessert Recipe
A heavenly Portuguese marido mole dessert recipe, it's silky, creamy, and bursting with citrus and chocolate, it's pure indulgence in every decadent spoonful.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | n/a |
| Ready In | 3 h 15 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 229 |
| Protein | 3g |
| Fat | 14g |
| Carbs | 27g |
Ingredients
Lemon Mousse:1 small carton (200 ml or 7 fl oz) of heavy cream or table cream1 can (14 oz or 395 g) of sweetened condensed milk100 ml (about 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) of milk1 packet of powdered lemon drink mix (like Tang) or the juice of 2 fresh lemonsChocolate Ganache:80 g (about 2.8 oz) of semi-sweet or dark chocolate1/2 small carton (100 ml or 3.5 fl oz) of heavy cream
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Preparation
Lemon Mousse:
- In a blender, combine the cream, condensed milk, milk, and lemon juice or drink mix.
- Blend for about 4 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
Chocolate Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate and cream.
- Heat on low, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Assembly:
- In an 800 ml (about 3.5 cups) serving dish, spread a layer of lemon mousse and smooth the surface.
- Pour a layer of ganache over the mousse.
- Continue layering mousse and ganache until the dish is full, finishing with ganache on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Tips:
- Want it sweeter? Use store-bought lemon juice instead of fresh lemons.
- Prefer a milder flavor? Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate.
- Add flair with lemon zest, and whipped cream.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Mais Receitas
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