Friday, January 9, 2009

Mint Chocolate Mousse

FROM THE ART OF GLUTEN FREE COOKING (theartofglutenfreecooking.com)
3oz. semi-sweet (62%) high quality chocolate, finely chopped
3tbsps whole milk
½cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
2 ½tsps peppermint extract
1 egg white
1tbsp granulated sugar
Directions:
1. Place the finely chopped chocolate & the milk into a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat on low until the chocolate is melted.
2. Whisk vigorously & remove from the heat; allow to cool for several minutes before you whisk in the egg yolk and peppermint extract.
3. Whip the heavy cream until it holds lazy soft peaks. Fold into the melted chocolate.
4. Whip the egg white with the granulated sugar for a couple of minutes. The egg whites should look shinny & firm.
5. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture just enough to incorporate.

http://www.theartofglutenfreecooking.com/2007/12/million-years-later.html

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