Mint Chocolate Mousse
Description
This aromatic light mousse goes well with a chocolate cake.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the chocolate for decoration in a bowl and melt in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Add the mint leaves to the bowl with chocolate so that the chocolate partially coats them.
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Step 2
2. Place each mint leaf on parchment paper and put in the refrigerator. Do not place the leaves in the freezer!
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Step 3
3. In a large bowl over boiling water, slowly melt the white chocolate with 1/4 cup of cream, stirring constantly. Set aside and let cool for about 15 minutes.
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Step 4
4. While the chocolate cools, beat the remaining cream with sugar, vanilla, and mint extract using a mixer. Set aside.
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Step 5
5. In another large dry bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar using a mixer at medium speed, gradually increasing to high speed.
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Step 6
6. Gently add egg whites to the chilled chocolate mixture and stir. Gently add whipped cream and stir. Decorate the mousse with mint leaves and chocolate shavings, then serve.