Welcome to the world of delectable desserts, where sweet indulgences tantalize taste buds and bring joy to the heart. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the perfect Chocolate Mint Mousse, a dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the refreshing coolness of mint. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tips to craft a mousse that will impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's delve into the art of making this heavenly treat.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WHITE CHOCOLATE MINT MOUSSE
I am not normally much of a white chocolate person, but the peppermint seems to eradicate its lethal richness. Nevertheless, my nephew did say of it, when I let him have some for a birthday treat, that it was like being able to eat the icing without having the cake. He wasn't speaking figuratively. And because it is rich and sweet, I serve it in uncharacteristically small portions. As they say in showbiz, always good to leave 'em wanting more.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the pieces of white chocolate in a bowl, and sit this bowl over a pan over simmering water until it melts, stirring gently with a spatula every now and then. When it's melted, stand the bowl on a cold surface to cool down a little.
- In another bowl, and using an electric handheld whisk for ease, whip the cream, egg white and extract together. You want soft peaking rather than a stiff mixture.
- Put a big dollop of cream onto the slightly cooled chocolate and mix, and then gently fold the chocolate mixture into the cream.
- Divide mixture between 6 small but perfectly formed glasses with a capacity of 60ml/ 1/4-cup each.
- Chill in the fridge or give them a fast icy zap but sitting them in the deep freeze for 10 or 15 minutes. Decorate top with a mint leaf before serving.
OREO MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Instant pudding mix makes short work of this minty chocolate mousse. A garnish of fresh berries and minty cookie halves takes the dish to new heights.
Provided by Oreo
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips OREO®
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 minutes.
- Chop 10 cookies coarsely; stir into pudding with whipped topping until blended. Spoon into 8 dessert dishes.
- Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut remaining cookies in half. Top desserts with cookie halves and fruit. Garnish with mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 350.8 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
WHITE-CHOCOLATE-MINT MOUSSE
A very simple, very delicious mousse. I serve it in individual goblets, garnished with fresh mint, or, if there's time, mint leaves brushed with egg white and coated with confectioner's sugar and frozen. Or, even fancier, paint mint leaves with melted dark chocolate, chill, then peel off the mint leaves--you have delicate dark chocolate leaves for garnish.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Have ready a serving bowl with at least a 6-cup capacity.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, place 1/2 cup of the cream and the butter and heat until the mixture is hot and the butter melts. Do not let the mixture boil. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Add the white chocolate and let it soften in the hot cream mixture for about 30 seconds. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and all of the white chocolate melts.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate until cool to the touch but still pourable, about 30 minutes.
- In the large bowl of an electric mixer, mix the remaining 2 cups of cold cream, vanilla, mint extract and the cooled white-chocolate mixture on low speed to blend the ingredients.
- Increase the speed to medium high and beat until firm peaks form, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the mousse to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day. When ready to serve, either leave in the serving bowl or spoon into individual serving bowls/goblets, garnish with the white-chocolate shavings and mint leaves and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.6, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 25.8, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 60.6, Carbohydrate 23.2, Sugar 21.1, Protein 3.6
CHOCOLATE MINT MOUSSE
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat 1/3 cup cream in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat until hot, then whisk in chocolate with a pinch of salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Beat remaining cup cream with extract in another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until it just holds soft peaks. Add cooled chocolate mixture and beat until mousse just holds stiff peaks. Fold in 1/4 cup candy and spoon into 4 stemmed glasses, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup candy. Chill until cold, about 1 hour.
Tips:
- Ensure the chocolate and cream are at the right temperature before combining them. The chocolate should be slightly warm (around 115°F) and the cream should be cold (around 35°F). This will help the chocolate melt smoothly and create a glossy mousse.
- Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. This will help incorporate air into the mousse, making it light and fluffy.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently. Overmixing can cause the mousse to deflate.
- Chill the mousse for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set properly.
- Garnish the mousse with fresh mint leaves, chocolate shavings, or cocoa powder before serving.
Conclusion:
Chocolate mint mousse is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich chocolate flavor and refreshing mint taste, this mousse is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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