Barbara Feldman Morse

Peppermint-Iced Chocolate Mousse

Preparation info
  • Yield:

    12

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
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By Barbara Feldman Morse

Published 2014

  • About

Stuffed bittersweet chocolate mint seashells are a perfect match for this mousse if you want a super-minty dessert.

Ingredients

  • 5 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Method

  1. Place chocolate and butter in a 2-quart microwavable glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on low power for 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted.

  2. Add egg yolks, blending well until smooth. Whisk in cream or milk completely, followed by peppermint extract.

  3. Whip the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl on low, gradually add