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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.

Recipe courtesy Nigella Lawson
(Copyright 2007, Nigella Express, Hyperion, All Rights Reserved)
Show: Nigella Lawson Episode: Razzle Dazzle

Photo: White Chocolate Mint Mousse

TOTAL TIME: 40 min
Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: --
 
YIELD: 6 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 9 ounces white chocolate, broken into small pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • *1 egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (I use Boyajiain natural peppermint flavour)
  • 6 fresh mint leaves, optional
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Directions

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.

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  • on January 16, 2013

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    Outstanding!!! and very simple

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  • on July 01, 2012

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    This recipe is excellent and very delicious!! Instead of using a double boiler, I tempered the white chocolate in the microwave and it still turned out perfect. I would definitely use this recipe for parties and holidays. Thanks for sharing!

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