25
2.
Start blending on low speed, then gradually increase the speed to maximum and
blend for 5-10 seconds or until the desired consistency is reached. Do not over-
blend.
Chocolate and Mint Mousse
Serves 6
7 oz. (200g) dark chocolate
1 tbsp butter
2 oz. (50g) mint-flavored chocolate bar
10 fl. oz. (300ml) thickened cream
1 tbsp caster sugar (aka superfine or baker's sugar)
1.
Place the chocolate, butter, and 2 tbsp cream into a saucepan or bain-marie and
melt on low heat, stirring regularly.
2.
Allow to cool slightly.
3.
Place the thickened cream and sugar into the blender.
4.
Start blending on low speed, then gradually increasing the speed to maximum and
blend for 5-10 seconds or until the desired consistency is reached. Do not over-
blend.
5.
Break up the mint-flavored chocolate bar and add it to the cream.
6.
Start blending on low speed.
7.
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture through the small hole in the lid until well
combined.
8.
Spoon the mixture into glasses or dessert dishes and chill in the refrigerator. Serve
chilled.