Mint Chocolate Mousse

This mint chocolate mousse is topped with peppermint whipped cream and crushed up mint oreo’s!

1

WHISK EGG YOLKS

Add egg yolks to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. On the highest speed whisk yolks until they thicken and are lighter in color, about 3-4 minutes.

2

MAKE CREAM

In a saucepan over medium heat warm up ½ cup heavy cream. Add a splash of the warm cream to the whisked egg yolks and stir gently.  Add the eggs with the rest of the milk into the saucepan. Cook mixture until thickened, 2 minutes, stir constantly.

3

ADD CHOCOLATE

Take off of the heat and stir in chocolate until melted.

4

WHIP HEAVY CREAM

Add the remaining ½ cup of heavy cream to the stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk until cream forms soft peaks, 2-3 minutes.

5

FOLD WHIPPED CREAM

Fold the whipped heavy cream into the chocolate mixture. Divide the chocolate mousse between bowls or glasses. Place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set.

6

MAKE TOPPING

Add cream and sugar to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Whisk until cream forms soft peaks 2-3 minutes. Add in a couple drops of peppermint extract.

Top the Mint Chocolate Mousse with  peppermint whipped cream and your choice of topping.

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