Mint Mousse

Name: Mint Mousse
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin, white; 1/2 cup of peppermint extract; 2 cups of cold heavy cream or 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, chilled; 6 large egg whites; 2 large (80g each) tablets of unsweetened dark chocolate

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2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin, white
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1/2 cup of peppermint extract
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2 cups of cold heavy cream or 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, chilled
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6 large egg whites
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2 large (80g each) tablets of unsweetened dark chocolate

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin, white
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1/2 cup of peppermint extract
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2 cups of cold heavy cream or 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, chilled
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6 large egg whites
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2 large (80g each) tablets of unsweetened dark chocolate

Directions

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Soak the gelatin in 1/3 cup of cold water for a few minutes
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Then, heat it to dissolve
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Add the peppermint extract to the gelatin and let it cool
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Combine 1 cup of whipped heavy cream with the beaten egg whites
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Mix delicately
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Grease a round baking dish and pour in the mixture
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Refrigerate
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To make the topping, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and mix with the remaining 1/2 cup of whipped heavy cream
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Refrigerate until firm
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Assemble by placing the mousse on top of the chocolate glaze and refrigerate until serving
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Note: You can also find peppermint extract as 'mint creme'
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This mousse is very refreshing for an elegant dinner; the flavor reminds one of a famous English chocolate called After Eight, often served with coffee.